Hospice Medical Leader - Part-Time Hybrid Care

AccentCare; Glendale (CA); Ibrido; USD 95.000 - 116.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

AccentCare is seeking a Hospice Team Physician to provide clinical leadership and medical expertise as part of an interdisciplinary hospice care team in the Los Angeles area. This role focuses on symptom management, care planning, and guiding Attending Physicians while ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care.

You will collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other professionals, participate in on-call coverage, and support admissions, recertifications, and 24/7 availability.

Competenze

• Must be licensed MD or DO with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients.
• Maintains active DEA license.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong understanding of primary medical care principles.
• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management.
• Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Attending Physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and providers.
• Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical situations in end-of-life care.
• (Preferred) Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• (Preferred) Five or more years of clinical experience
• (Preferred) Oversight of clinical program(s)

Mansioni

• Serve as a clinical leader within the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), contributing to care planning, team discussions, and quality improvement efforts.
• Provide medical care and guidance for hospice patients, including symptom management, medication review, and support
• Participate in developing, reviewing, and updating individualized Plans of Care to ensure patient and family needs are met.
• Complete required certifications, recertifications, and face-to-face encounter attestations in accordance with hospice regulations.
• Collaborate with Attending Physicians, referring providers, patients, and families regarding care plans, prognosis, and medical decisions.
• Participate in on-call coverage to ensure continuous (24/7) physician availability and provide timely clinical support.
• Support appropriate hospice admissions, recertifications, revocations, and discharges.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication

Strong clinical judgment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

On-call readiness

Hospice care understanding

Formazione

MD or DO

Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

AccentCare is seeking a Hospice Team Physician to provide clinical leadership and medical expertise as part of an interdisciplinary hospice care team in the Los Angeles area. This role focuses on symptom management, care planning, and guiding Attending Physicians while ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care.

You will collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other professionals, participate in on-call coverage, and support admissions, recertifications, and 24/7 availability.