Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician

Capital Caring; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician to join their team in Washington, D.C. This role involves providing compassionate care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses, ensuring their comfort and dignity throughout their journey. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in palliative care, with a focus on patient-centered approaches. This position offers a collaborative environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives. If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for terminally ill individuals, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice medicine in DC, MD, or VA.
• 3-5 years of experience in Palliative Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to patients with terminal illnesses.
• Collaborate with medical staff for patient management.

Skills

Palliative Care Expertise

Patient Care Management

Medical Licensure

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy

Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Job description

Overview

The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician is a member of the active medical staff of Capital Caring Health and provides services to our patients throughout the course of their care. This person has advanced knowledge and skills to help prevent and relieve suffering some patients experience with life-limiting, life-threatening and terminal illnesses. The care provided includes, but is not limited to, home and facility-based hospice, home and facility-based palliative care, inpatient hospice, hospital-based palliative care consultation, and outpatient palliative care clinics.

Location: Washington, D.C. - Sibley Inpatient Unit

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with nights/weekends as per medical staff requirements

COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start.

Responsibilities

The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician provides services to our patients throughout their illnesses.

Qualifications

Licensure

Must be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia and/or the District of Columbia as dictated by job responsibilities and regional assignments. DEA and State Controlled Substances Registration in above jurisdictions.

Education

Must be a licensed physician (Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy) from an accredited school.

Board certification in a related specialty, certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine is desired.

Experience

Must have 3-5 years of related experience or a Palliative Care Fellowship is preferred. Expertise in the medical care of terminally ill individuals is required.