Urgent Locum Palliative Medicine Physician Ohio

Palliative Medicine locums opportunity in Ohio with a mix of inpatient consults and outpatient support-steady weekday schedule plus shared call, with temporary privileges available for clean backgrounds.

Highlights

• Full-time coverage starting soon, with ongoing need until a permanent physician is hired
• Team-based model: work alongside 3 APPs plus a dedicated pharmacist and nurse care coordinator
• Temporary privileges possible for clean background checks to help you start faster
• Adults-only patient population focused on serious illness and symptom management

Practice Setting

• Mix of inpatient consult service and outpatient responsibilities
• Inpatient consult team includes 3 APPs, dedicated pharmacist, and nurse care coordinator
• Average shared workflow of 6-8 consults and 2-3 screens per day
• Service census averages 28-30 patients daily (shared coverage model)

Schedule

• Monday-Friday coverage
• Scheduled clinic/coverage hours are 8a-5p
• 1:3 call rotation including nights and weekends

Cases and Procedures

• Pain and symptom management (including dyspnea and end-of-life symptoms)
• Goals-of-care discussions and advanced care planning
• Hospice transitions and coordination of supportive services
• Support for patients with advanced chronic illness

Requirements

• MD/DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 5 years)
• Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Ohio license in hand

Travel Accommodations

• Let's review your travel and lodging preferences-options can be discussed based on your home location and coverage plan
• Credentialing support provided, including temporary privileges pathway for qualifying candidates
• Assignment details can be tailored if splitting coverage between two providers is needed

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