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PRN - Hospice Team Physician AdventHealth Hospice Care

AdventHealth Hospice Care is seeking a Hospice Team Physician to oversee the medical components of the Hospice plan of care for each patient admitted to their team. This physician and other members of the interdisciplinary team will focus on collaboration and delivering the highest level of patient care. Our interdisciplinary teams consist of: RN Case Manager, CNA, Social Worker, Patient Care Manager and Chaplain.

The physician will manage and have oversight of patients within Long Term Care facilities along with oversight of patients in their home throughout service areas.

Our team provides individualized care and support to patients and families 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Because we are owned by AdventHealth, you have the full backing of our world-renowned hospital system.

Requirements for this position** **:

+ MD or DO

+ **$500.00 per Day**

+ Ability to receive an unrestricted state Medical License

+ Preferred but not required: Board certification or training in Hospice and Palliative Care

+ Eligible to participate as a provider in the Medicare and Medicaid programs (including any successor program to either)

Summary of responsibilities (not limited to the following)** **:

+ Team physicians are responsible for the management of patients, including managing medication needs/cost per patient.

+ Responsible for medication management including e-prescribing of medications daily.

+ Completing all certificates of terminal illness narratives for the team for each new admission.

+ Completing death certificates for patients assigned to team.

+ Receives calls from admission nurses and patient care managers regarding eligibility, orders, and plan of care.

+ Manages family matters including family conferences relating to current patients.

+ Communicates with team members and community physicians in regards to current and future patients.

+ Conducting visits to patients in their home or long term care setting on an as needed basis.

+ Educates team members on medical topics and inquiries.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Physician Services

**Organization:** AdventHealth Home Health and Hospice

**Schedule:** Per Diem

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25044095

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.