Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

Med Ninjas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Locum Tenens Hospice Physician in New York. This role focuses on providing compassionate care to hospice home care patients, participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, and guiding nursing staff. The position offers a full-time schedule, with on-call responsibilities during weeknights and weekends. Ideal candidates will be board certified and possess a NY State license, ensuring they can deliver high-quality care to those in need. Join this forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
• Local provider required with NY State License and BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and review cases for hospice eligibility.
• Conduct home visits for face-to-face encounters and symptom management.

Skills

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Board Certified in Family Medicine

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

Geriatrics Fellowship

BLS Certification

Education

MD or DO Degree

Tools

EPIC - Comfort/Hospice Application

Job description

We are seeking a Locum Tenens Hospice Physician in New York.

Locum Tenens Hospice Physician

Position Type: Locum Tenens
Specialty: Physician - Hospice
Location: New York
Shift: Days
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Indefinite

Position Details:
Patient Population: Hospice home care patients
Setting: Hospice Home Care
Responsibilities: The majority of the hospice physician's time is spent in interdisciplinary team meetings, reviewing cases for hospice eligibility, and providing guidance and recommendations to the nurses in the field. Home visits for face-to-face encounters and symptom management are scheduled as needed.
Required Procedures: None specified
EMR System: EPIC - Comfort/Hospice Application
Support Staff: Hospice nurses and interdisciplinary team
Days Per Month: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
On-Call/Weekends: On-call is 1 weeknight per week and 1 in 4/5 weekends (Friday 4pm to Monday 8am)

Submission Requirements:

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine (required)
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine or Geriatrics Fellowship (a plus)
• NY State License (required)
• BLS Certification (required)
• Provider must be local (required)
• Conversion Rate Cap of 25k (required)

Join us today!