Hospice & Palliative Care Section Chief — Leadership

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Federal retirement plan

CME reimbursement

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Orlando, FL seeks a physician to lead Hospice and Palliative Care within a 15-bed Community Living Center, combining clinical oversight with supervision of medical staff and trainees. The role emphasizes policy development, education and program evaluation.

EDRP is available; questions can be directed to [e-mail]. The position offers a substantial federal benefits package, a Monday–Friday schedule, and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Clinical responsibilities: 70% time with clinical duties
• Provide medical oversight - leadership and supervision of a 15-bed Community Living Center Hospice Palliative Care Unit
• supervise medical/provider staff in multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate and provide patient care
• administrative and clinical oversight of all HPC programs
• supervision of fellows, residents and students conducting direct clinical care
• deliver in-service training for medical center staff, residents and medical students
• ensure timely completion of clinical charting and documentation
• perform transitional care as a consultant with inpatients and ED patients as appropriate
• educate Veterans, staff and family about Palliative Care, Hospice and end-of-life issues
• consult with medical center staff on various patient care issues
• participate in program evaluation
• maintain full clinical privilege as a member of the Medical Staff
• abide by Medical Staff By-Laws
• administrative responsibilities: 30% time managing HPC Services
• supervise administrative positions, physicians and nurse practitioners
• provide leadership guidance and consultation to staff
• supervise HPC physicians and nurse practitioners
• serve as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees
• represent HPC on decision-making committees
• ensure implementation and maintenance of standards for medical providers
• participate in establishing policies, procedures and guidelines for delivery of services
• communicate provider responsibilities and medical care policies and guidelines to all HPC providers
• provide education and mentoring to interdisciplinary teams, patients, families and referring physicians
• assist ACOS of Geriatric and Extended Care with HPC services coordination during critical incidents
• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension and federal 401K
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
• CME: Possible reimbursement
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage
• Contract: No significant moonlighting restrictions
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 08:00am - 04:30pm
• EDRP Authorized: Former participants ineligible

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Orlando, FL seeks a physician to lead Hospice and Palliative Care within a 15-bed Community Living Center, combining clinical oversight with supervision of medical staff and trainees. The role emphasizes policy development, education and program evaluation.

EDRP is available; questions can be directed to [e-mail]. The position offers a substantial federal benefits package, a Monday–Friday schedule, and opportunities for professional growth.