Hospice/Palliative Medicine - Southwestern Georgia
Practice Info
- Combination of inpatient hospital, inpatient hospice units, home visits and long-term care facilities
- Reports to the Chief Medical Officer
- Provides clinical oversight to both hospice and palliative care teams' physicians and nurse practitioners
- Serves as clinical spokesperson for both hospice and palliative care programs
- Physician representative on hospital Ethics Committee
Responsibilities
- Provide medical direction and oversight for all hospice and palliative care clinical services
- Certify and recertify patient eligibility for hospice services in accordance with regulatory guidelines
- Serve as a consultative clinical resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members
- Attend at least once a month a palliative care interdisciplinary team meeting and a hospice interdisciplinary team meeting and case conference
- Provide direct patient care as needed, including supportive care, symptom management and complex case consultations
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and hospice regulations, including Medicare Conditions of Participation (COPs)
- Provide education and mentorship to clinical staff
- Lead strategic initiatives with program growth development, including Outpatient Palliative Care service line addition
Shift & Schedule
- First Shift
- Full time
- Participation in on-call rotation may be required
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
- Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in gerontology or primary care, preferably in hospice or palliative care
- Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or a related specialty, preferred
- DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances
- Strong knowledge of hospice regulations and end-of-life care standards
- Leadership or administrative experience in healthcare setting
- Experience with Medicare and Medicaid regulations
