Hospice Physician Job with Aultman Health Foundation in Canton, OH

PracticeLink; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Hospice & Palliative Care Physician to lead the management of medical care for patients. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, providing guidance on ethical issues, and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in palliative medicine, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient advocacy. Join a progressive healthcare organization where your expertise can make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families, while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of medical education and relevant residency training required.
• Work experience in internal medicine or palliative medicine required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical care for patients in the hospice and palliative care program.
• Provide guidance to the interdisciplinary team on ethical issues.
• Collaborate with attending physicians on patient management.

Skills

Palliative Care

Pain Management

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Ethics in Healthcare

Patient Assessment

Education

Medical Degree

Residency Training

Fellowship in Palliative Medicine

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

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PURPOSE OF POSITION

The primary purpose of the Hospice & Palliative Care Physician is to review, coordinate and oversee the management of medical care for all patients in the Hospice and Palliative Care program.

• Provides guidance to the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and Ethics Committee in the resolution of conflict and ethical issues
• Utilizes appropriate resources to maintain knowledge and skills for hospice and palliative care in all settings
• Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
• Provides physician representation at and participation in interdisciplinary group meetings
• Acts as a resource to hospice and palliative care staff, patients, family members, and physicians regarding pain and symptom management
• Acts as a liaison to physicians in the community, and provides for consultation and education to colleagues related to admissions criteria for hospice and palliative care
• Ensures appropriate educational experiences for visiting students and residents on area professional programs
• Participates in continuing education for all staff providing direct patient care
• Collaborates with the attending physician regarding the palliation and management of the patients with life-threatening or terminal illnesses
• Assists the IDT in developing and implementing a plan of care that is coordinated with the attending physician
• Provides coverage and support to hospice staff for provision of medical services in the absence of the attending physician and after normal business hours
• Provides medical management, in consultation with the attending physicians, regarding pain and symptom management
• Performs home visits and visits for inpatient hospice services related to patient assessment and care as needed
• Performs palliative care consult visits in facilities or patient homes as needed
• Meets requirements to maintain professional licensure
• Displays a positive and professional image and attitude in all relationships with patients, families, peers and in the community
• Demonstrates understanding of team approach and communication
• Provides timely and appropriate response to internal and external customer needs
• Complies with agency infection control and safety policies
• Protects patient health information according to HPPA privacy rule and related Aultman policies
• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation
• Supports strategic organizational goals
• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times
  
  

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The primary purpose of the Hospice & Palliative Care Physician is to review, coordinate and oversee the management of medical care for all patients in the Hospice and Palliative Care program.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Provides guidance to the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and Ethics Committee in the resolution of conflict and ethical issues
• Utilizes appropriate resources to maintain knowledge and skills for hospice and palliative care in all settings
• Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
• Provides physician representation at and participation in interdisciplinary group meetings
• Acts as a resource to hospice and palliative care staff, patients, family members, and physicians regarding pain and symptom management
• Acts as a liaison to physicians in the community, and provides for consultation and education to colleagues related to admissions criteria for hospice and palliative care
• Ensures appropriate educational experiences for visiting students and residents on area professional programs
• Participates in continuing education for all staff providing direct patient care
• Collaborates with the attending physician regarding the palliation and management of the patients with life-threatening or terminal illnesses
• Assists the IDT in developing and implementing a plan of care that is coordinated with the attending physician
• Provides coverage and support to hospice staff for provision of medical services in the absence of the attending physician and after normal business hours
• Provides medical management, in consultation with the attending physicians, regarding pain and symptom management
• Performs home visits and visits for inpatient hospice services related to patient assessment and care as needed
• Performs palliative care consult visits in facilities or patient homes as needed
• Meets requirements to maintain professional licensure
• Displays a positive and professional image and attitude in all relationships with patients, families, peers and in the community
• Demonstrates understanding of team approach and communication
• Provides timely and appropriate response to internal and external customer needs
• Complies with agency infection control and safety policies
• Protects patient health information according to HPPA privacy rule and related Aultman policies
• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation
• Supports strategic organizational goals
• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times
  
  

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Qualifications

• Completion of medical education and relevant residency training required. Fellowship in Palliative Medicine preferred
• Work experience in internal medicine, geriatrics, palliative medicine or other related field of practice required. Work experience in a certified hospice program preferred.
• Physician licensure by the State of Ohio as a doctor of medicine or osteopathy required. Board certification in hospice and palliative medicine preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and well-developed skills in hospice philosophy, medical aspects of hospice and palliative care, including recent research, trends in hospice and palliative care, and pain and symptom management
• Valid Oho Driver’s License
• Must have own transportation and provide proof of current liability insurance
• Basic computer skills
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Hours of operation including occasional overtime, on-call or off-shifts (evenings and/or weekends) scheduled as necessary.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• May be required to travel in inclement weather
• Subject to emergency and other crisis situations
• Hazardous Exposure Category 1
• Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours (see attached Physical Requirements Addendum for details)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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