Hospice Physician, Full Time

American College of Health Care Administrators; Newport (VT); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home health care provider is seeking a full-time Hospice Physician for its Vermont locations. This role requires overseeing patient care, ensuring compliance with medical regulations, and practicing with compassion and excellence. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing high-quality hospice care and enjoy comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Paid weekly

Monday to Friday work hours

Comprehensive benefits plan

401k with company match

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Must have valid VT/NH medical license.
• Extensive knowledge of hospice care standards and regulations.
• Ability to oversee patient care and coordinate with IDG.

Responsibilities

• Oversee palliation and symptom management for patients.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings for care coordination.
• Certify patient eligibility for hospice care.

Skills

Compassion

Excellence

Reliability

Knowledge of ethical standards

Education

Licensed to practice medicine in VT/NH

Tools

Valid DEA registration

Job description

HOSPICE PHYSICIAN

BAYADA Home Health Care Hospice is seeking a full-time Hospice Physician for our VT Locations. These offices provide best-in-class care to hospice clients throughout Vermont and in one location in New Hampshire. Candidates must have a valid VT/NH license but can work remotely.

We believe that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. We want you to apply your energy and skills in this dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and become an integral part of a caring, professional team dedicated to providing the highest quality care with compassion. If you're seeking an exciting career opportunity in a growing industry and looking for the next step in your career, BAYADA's Hospice Physician position may be the perfect fit.

Why you'll love BAYADA Hospice:

• Offers the stability and structure of a national company with the values of a family-owned business.
• Paid weekly
• Monday to Friday work hours
• Excellent culture
• Strong employee values and recognition
• Small, local team
• Growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits plan including paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, vision, dental, and medical plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit, and employee assistance program.

Qualifications:

• Exemplifies characteristics of The BAYADA Way: compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy without restriction in VT/NH and able to provide proof of current licensure.
• Extensive knowledge of ethical and professional standards, applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to hospice care.
• Valid DEA registration and any applicable state agency registration, with the ability to prescribe drugs.
• Unrestricted medical staff membership and clinical admitting privileges at hospice inpatient facilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and communicate the values of The BAYADA Way.
• Oversee palliation and management of terminal illness, comorbidities, and symptoms.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings to coordinate hospice care, including assessments.
• Certify and recertify client eligibility for hospice care.
• Ensure Plans of Care are medically appropriate and compliant with laws and regulations.

Additional Information:

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint ventures, are Equal Opportunity Employers. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.