Contract Physician

Chapters Health System; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System is seeking a Hospice Staff Physician in Florida to assist the Medical Director in patient care and to guide staff for high-quality medical services. The role requires MD or DO, Florida licensure, active BLS, DEA and the ability to manage the emotional stress of terminally ill patients.

Eligible for malpractice coverage and board certification in Hospice/Palliative Medicine are preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Florida and other required jurisdictions.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Current DEA license and Medicare/Medicaid numbers.
• Minimum of five years’ experience or a Hospice/Palliative Medicine fellowship.
• Board eligibility or certification in Hospice/Palliative Medicine preferred.
• Malpractice coverage eligible under policy terms.
• Knowledge and experience in palliative medical practice and symptom management.
• Basic computer skills including email and word processing (Outlook/Word).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient information to determine hospice eligibility.
• Works with Admissions to facilitate timely provision of services.
• Documents certifications and supports ICD coding.
• Serves as team Physician for IDG as assigned by Medical Director.
• Provides care in various settings to meet patient needs and productivity goals.
• Participates in after-hours and weekend coverage as required.
• Completes medical documentation compliant with organizational standards.
• Maintains a regular schedule of medical participation and 24/7 coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Palliative care knowledge

Emotional resilience

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Medical decision making

Basic computer skills

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Licensed to practice medicine in Florida

Board eligibility or certification in Hospice/Palliative Medicine preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Role:

The Hospice Staff Physician has the responsibility of assisting the Medical Director in the care and treatment of patients served by the Organization. S/he provides physician direction and guidance to the Organization’s program and staff to ensure the maintenance of quality medical care for patients and families.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida and other states and/or the District of Columbia as required by the position
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023
• Current DEA license number - Current Medicare and Medicaid Numbers
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience or Fellowship
• If not already certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, completion of either the ABMS Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or the HMDCB certification preferred
• Eligible for malpractice coverage under Organization policy terms
• Board eligible or board certified in a recognized field of the American Board of Medical Specialties preferred
• Knowledge and experience in palliative medical practice and symptom management
• Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
• Basic computer skills including use of email and word processing (Microsoft Outlook and Word or equivalent programs)
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Must have reliable transportation to be able to meet visit schedule
• Must be able to physically access any home in any Hospice area (i.e., navigate stairs, narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning, etc.)
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families

Competencies:

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.

Responsibilities of all staff:

• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Support Company research and educational activities.
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Leadership Success Factors:

• Communication: Express thoughts and ideas clearly; adapt communication style to fit audience
• Initiative: Originate action to achieve goals
• Management Identification: Identify with and accept the problems and responsibilities of management
• Judgment: Make realistic decisions based on logical assumptions, factual information and in consideration of organizational resources
• Planning, Organizing and Controlling: Establish course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal; plan proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources; monitor results
• Leadership: Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods in guiding others toward task accomplishment
• Work Standards: Set high goals or standards of performance for self and others; compel others to perform
• Tolerance for Stress: Maintain stability of performance under pressure and/or opposition
• Innovativeness: Generate and/or recognize imaginative, creative solutions in work related situations
• Delegation: Allocate decision making and other responsibilities effectively and appropriately
• Staff Development: Develop the skills & competencies of subordinates
• Organizational Sensitivity: Perceive the impact and implications of decisions on various components of the organization
• Ethics: Model highest standards of conduct and ethical behavior, adopting a strong position against fraud and abuse
• Regulatory Compliance: Educate and monitor staff regarding their own and the organization's responsibilities for regulatory compliance

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews patient clinical information to determine hospice eligibility based on LCDs and Organization standards at time of admission.
• Works cooperatively with the Patient Access (Admissions) Department to facilitate timely provision of services to potential Organization patients, including performing hospice evaluation visits for potential patients.
• Documents Certifications of Terminal Illness (CTIs) that support hospice eligibility and facilitates accurate and timely ICD coding.
• Makes determinations regarding relatedness of medications, diagnostic testing and procedures provided to Organization patients. Provides required documentation for these determinations.
• Serves as a team Physician and provide clinical expertise for one or more of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) as assigned by the Medical Director.
• Develops program to assume primary or consultative care of patients admitted to the Organization whose referring Physician desires such services or cannot be reached.
• Provides care for patients in the Organization’s inpatient facility, at home, in ALFs or SNFs to meet patient needs and productivity goals.
• Participates in after hours and weekend coverage for the Organization’s inpatient facilities, for Patient Access and for backing-up ARNPs seeing and/or providing telephonic coverage of hospice patients.
• Completes timely medical documentation consistent with Organization standards for all patient-physician encounters.
• Maintains a regular schedule of medical participation in all components of the Organization’s care program, and maintains 24 hour, 7 days a week Medical Services coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation Pay Range: $62.50 - $62.50

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Choices. Education. Guidance. As a progressive leader and premier health organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Capital Caring Health, Chapters Health Foundation, Chapters Health Hospice, Chapters Health Pharmacy, Chapters Health Staffing, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hope Healthcare, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice. Chapters Health offers services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. Chapters Health and its affiliates are licensed in Alachua, Arlington, Bradford, Charlotte, Cherokee, Citrus, Cobb, Collier, Columbia, District of Columbia (all eight wards), Dixie, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilchrist, Glades, Gwinnett, Hall, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Howard, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Loudoun, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Montgomery, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Prince George’s, Prince William, Putnam, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties.

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All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

It is the policy of the Organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

The Organization(s) complies with all civil rights laws and other federal, state and local fair employment laws that prohibit any unlawful employment practices including harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, status as a covered veteran, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment decisions, including hiring and promoting, are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.