Physician / AMOREM Lenoir Campus
Company: CALDWELL HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE INC
Location: Lenoir
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, INC,POSITION DESCRIPTION OUTLINE
Hospice Physician - Lenoir, NC / LocationFulltime - Exempt POSITION
SUMMARY:Provide direct physician services to hospice and palliative
care patients and coordinate clinical care EDUCATIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS:North CarolinaExperience in palliative care medicine
preferred KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Knowledge of and commitment to the
hospice philosophy of careAbility to work on an interdisciplinary
teamAbility to work a flexible scheduleWillingness to work with
patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual
orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an
attitude of openness and receptiveness Initial And Ongoing:Complete
Hospice volunteer/staff training programComplete Hospice
orientation programObtain 12 hours of continuing education per
year, including mandatory safety in-serviceAttend minimum of six
staff meetings per yearAttend IDG meeting in High CountryAttend
palliative care team meetingsContinuing education hours required to
maintain current physician license DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:Adhere to strict confidentialityAdhere to safety
policy and practicesComplete physician log on a timely basis and
submit to supervisorCooperate with all government agencies and
outside auditorsComplete annual TB screeningAssure all license,
certifications, continuing education information and any other
required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept
currentMaintain up-to-date documentation required and specified in
Hospice policy and procedurePerform other duties assigned by
medical directorServe as medical consultant to the board of
directors, the chief executive officer and the director of nursing
services in the implementation of the clinical program reflecting
Hospice philosophy, mission, principles of practice and goalsServe
as a consultant to Hospice staff and volunteers regarding clinical
care issuesServe as liaison to attending physicians for
consultation on medical management and resolution of conflicts over
appropriate care to be prescribed and delivered under the
professional and financial responsibility of the hospice
programParticipate with the director of nursing services or
designee in determining initial and ongoing patient medical
eligibility for patient care unit and home care programPerform
hospital consults at Caldwell Memorial, Watauga Medical Center,
Cannon Memorial and Ashe MemorialPerform home hospice consults in
High Country and CaldwellProvide direct physician services to
patients in the patient care unit and proceduresRotate 24-hour call
of physician services and complete all on call dutiesBe available
to make house calls as determined necessary by primary teamMake and
document all face to face visits for High Country hospice
patientsComplete Primary Plan of Care for assigned patientsComplete
death certificates as appropriateComplete initial certification and
recertification of patient's terminal condition in a timely manner
to meet the Hospice Medicare Conditions of ParticipationSupervise
and back upHigh Country nurse practitionersAct as physician
consultant for licensure, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and
accreditationServe as a resource regarding Hospice medical
management and as a liaison to the medical communityAssist with
education/marketing with community providers PHYSICAL
QUALIFICATIONS:Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone
interaction and face to face contactVisual acuity to read chart and
physician's ordersAbility to stand and walk for long periods of
timeManual dexterity to establish IV sites, manipulate tubing, and
other patient care suppliesWith assistance, ability to lift and
support an average of 150 lbs.Ability to sit as required to perform
dutiesAbility to pull/push, and bend frequentlyAbility to squat,
kneel, climb, and balance
Requirements:
PI187984052
Keywords: CALDWELL HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE INC, Gastonia , Physician / AMOREM Lenoir Campus, Healthcare , Lenoir, North Carolina
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