Locum Palliative Medicine Physician needed in Traverse City, Michigan
Job at a glance
Job description
Locum Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician
Seeking a Board-Certified Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to provide locum coverage on intermittent dates throughout March and April. This role offers a diverse practice mix with responsibility across inpatient, outpatient, and home-based care settings.
Coverage Dates
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March 3–9
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March 17–23
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March 31–April 6
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April 14–20
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April 28–May 4
Practice Setting & Scope
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Simultaneous coverage and physician oversight of:
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Inpatient Palliative Medicine Consult Service
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Outpatient Palliative Medicine Clinic
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Home-based Hospice Care Service
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Average inpatient consult census: 12–18 patients per day
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Patients shared between physician and advanced practice providers
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EMR: Cerner
Call & Workload
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Average call volume:
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Approximately 10 calls/pages during daytime hours (7 AM–7 PM)
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Approximately 1 call/page overnight (7 PM–7 AM)
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Candidate Requirements
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Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (required)
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BLS certification (required)
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Active Michigan medical license preferred