PRN Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician
HCA Healthcare
Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location 28801 , Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship No
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Job Description

Last Update: 4/21/24

Description

Specialization:
Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Job Summary:

CarePartners seeks a PRN physician MD/DO board certified in any discipline for shared coverage of Hospice and PACE Program.

CarePartners in Asheville, NC is seeking a physician MD or DO to join our 27-bed hospice inpatient unit (Solace Center) and our Program of All-Inclusive Care for the elderly (PACE) interdisciplinary team of NPs, RNs, clinical managers, LSCWs, chaplains, therapy disciplines (PT, OT, & speech) and administrative staff.

Hospice provides end of life care and support and collaboration with patients and their designated care-takers.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly “PACE” coverage provides care management to the frail elderly population in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team in an outpatient clinic setting.

Hospice or PACE experience is not required. Our medical directors are available for training physicians board certified in any discipline.

Qualified Candidates:

  • Must be living in western North Carolina
  • Board certified or board eligible in any specialty
  • MD or DO
  • Practicing physicians of any discipline, but preferred experience in any of the following: hospice, palliative, SNF, geriatrics, oncology, primary care, or internal medicine
  • New grads with HPM fellowship encouraged to apply
  • Incoming candidate will see patients at 27-bed hospice inpatient unit
  • Will also support the PACE South Asheville PCP clinic for elderly
  • Most shifts include NP and other support staff
  • Must be available for at least 6 shifts per month
  • Most shifts are Mon-Fri, some weekend shifts needs
  • All shifts are 8am-5pm / no night call
  • Please note that this position does not offer visa support
Incentive/Benefits Package:
  • This is an employed position with HCA Healthcare
  • Competitive compensation driven by MGMA data and industry benchmarking
About Mission Hospital:
Mission Hospital is licensed for 815 beds and is the region’s only Level II Trauma Center (soon to be Level I), Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level III Epilepsy Center, Level III NICU, and includes the only children’s hospital in western North Carolina.
  • Recognized by Healthgrades as This hospital for America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ in 2021.
  • Awarded an 'A' in the fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.
  • Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.

Whether you enjoy outdoor adventures, arts and culture, live music, shopping or fine cuisine, Asheville offers something for everyone! With over 200 waterfalls and four navigable rivers, hiking trails for all skill levels, fantastic terrain for both road and mountain bikes, it is no surprise that Asheville is consistently rated one of the top US places to live. Asheville is known not only for its dynamic food scene and microbreweries but also for ethnic and exotic dining at the area’s 250-plus independent restaurants. Asheville offers over 20 city and county public schools, a variety of faith-based schools with challenging curriculums as well as a number of private schools, including some of the best boarding schools in the US. Residents also enjoy easy access to air travel nearby in Asheville, Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC.
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