Palliative Care opening: Coupeville, WA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Coupeville, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
**On-Call Medical Director, Hospice opening in Coupeville, Washington**
- Located in Coupeville, WA - Seattle 55m
**Position Details:**
- Seeking an On-Call Medical Director, Hospice Physician
- Mon-Sun; Per-Diem (On-Call), Variable shifts
- The Hospice Physician will demonstrate the ability to support and further a patient-centered care culture and provide caring and dedicated leadership to the management team.
- This individual is decisive, collaborative, open-minded, team-focused, and wholly in support of our vision and fully invested in the success of the staff and organization within our community.
- Responsible for medical care of all patients on hospice service during the Medical Directors absence.
- Consults with team regarding hospice eligibility and terminal diagnosis as needed.
- Completes Certificate of Terminal Illness on all new patients within 5 calendar days of admission.
- Reviews medications and determines hospice-covered medications with admission RN for all new patients.
- Documents in EHR patients terminal, related and unrelated diagnoses and completes a full medication review within 7 days of hospice admission.
- Provides clinical support and medication orders to hospice RN with 24-hour availability.
- Provides timely refills of all necessary patient medications.
- Completes death certificates within 24 hours of receipt.
- Performs patient visits as needed.
- Attends interdisciplinary team meetings during Medical Directors absence.
- Provides consultation to inpatient or emergency department providers as needed for medication recommendations or other treatment when clinically appropriate.
- Completes daily visits for hospice inpatients during the Medical Directors absence.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and other medical professionals.
- Motivation to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interpret clinical, genomic, and efficacy data.
**Education**
- Graduate of an accredited medical school; MD or DO.
**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:**
- Current active unrestricted medical professional licensure in Washington State required.
- Board Certified in any US or Canadian approved medical specialty and has or will be receiving additional continuing medical education in hospice and palliative care.
- Active unrestricted WA State DEA license required.
- BLS Required.
- Has Hospice Medical Director Certification or will obtain this certification within one year of eligibility.
**Benefit Information and Wage Transparency:**
- Employees who work a 0.5 FTE or higher are categorized as, benefit eligible.
- $1,000.00 per week of call coverage and $100.00/hr for direct patient care.
**About the location:**
Coupeville is one of Washington's oldest towns and the seat of Island County. Situated on Whidbey Island, at Penn Cove on Saratoga Passage, the town was once the site of three permanent Lower Skagit tribal villages. Named for pioneer Thomas Coupe, it was settled by sea captains and farmers in the 1850s. Known for its iconic red wharf, local mussels, & seafaring history.