Hospice/Palliative Medicine - Southwestern Georgia

Hospice/Palliative Medicine - Southwestern Georgia

Practice Info

• Combination of inpatient hospital, inpatient hospice units, home visits and long-term care facilities
• Reports to the Chief Medical Officer
• Provides clinical oversight to both hospice and palliative care teams' physicians and nurse practitioners
• Serves as clinical spokesperson for both hospice and palliative care programs
• Physician representative on hospital Ethics Committee

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction and oversight for all hospice and palliative care clinical services
• Certify and recertify patient eligibility for hospice services in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Serve as a consultative clinical resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members
• Attend at least once a month a palliative care interdisciplinary team meeting and a hospice interdisciplinary team meeting and case conference
• Provide direct patient care as needed, including supportive care, symptom management and complex case consultations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and hospice regulations, including Medicare Conditions of Participation (COPs)
• Provide education and mentorship to clinical staff
• Lead strategic initiatives with program growth development, including Outpatient Palliative Care service line addition

Shift & Schedule

• First Shift
• Full time
• Participation in on-call rotation may be required

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in gerontology or primary care, preferably in hospice or palliative care
• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or a related specialty, preferred
• DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances
• Strong knowledge of hospice regulations and end-of-life care standards
• Leadership or administrative experience in healthcare setting
• Experience with Medicare and Medicaid regulations