Hospice Staff Physician - Part Time - Elizabeth House

Position Summary: Provides excellent care that follows physician and hospice/palliative care procedures/requirements, practicing within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation. Works to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies Provides direct client care, as attending or consulting physician, to hospice/palliative clients in a hospital, hospice facility, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and/or client homes Provides medical aspects of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team of attending physicians, nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants, and chaplains Actively participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Team meetings for development and evaluation of the client’s plan of care Participates in the coordination of the patient’s hospice care in accordance with professional standards of practice Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care Contributes to patient and family counseling and education Performs duties in compliance with Medicare Condition of Participation Assesses patients for participation in research studies Maintains relationships with community physicians Acts as the designee of the Hospice Medical Director as required based on the needs of the agency.

Education: Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution

Experience: 1-3 years of applicable experience in the treatment of end of life care