Hospice Staff Physician - Part Time - Elizabeth House

Four Seasons, The Care You Trust; Flat Rock (NC); On-site; USD 230,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Annual bonus opportunities

Zero-premium medical insurance

403B with employer match

Generous PTO 20-29 days/year

Up to 6 paid holidays

Teletherapy & Telemedicine coverage

Job summary

Four Seasons Hospice is seeking an experienced physician to deliver high-quality hospice and palliative care at the Elizabeth House facility in Flat Rock, NC. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients at the end of life.

Applicants must hold an unrestricted medical license in North Carolina and prefer Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification.

Qualifications

• Physician license in North Carolina (unrestricted).
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred.
• Experience in end-of-life care settings preferred.
• Active DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in hospice/palliative settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team ( physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains).
• Participate in weekly IDT meetings and care planning.
• Coordinate hospice care per professional standards.
• Educate patients and families about care options.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Electronic medical records

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Pressure management

Initiative

Team collaboration

Flexible hours

Project coordination

Planning & prioritizing

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Four Seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include:

• Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually
• Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities
• $0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance
• Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care
• Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off Package- 20-29 Days of PTO Per Year
• Up to 6 Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year

Reports To

Hospice Director

Status

FT, PT, PRN

Part Time 30+ hours/week with benefits

Shift

variable: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8a-6:30p; will participate in hospice weekend, holiday and night call rotation

Location

Elizabeth House Hospice In-patient Facility in Flat Rock, NC

Position Summary:

Provides excellent care that follows physician and hospice/palliative care procedures/requirements, practicing within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation.

• Works to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies
• Provides direct client care, as attending or consulting physician, to hospice/palliative clients in a hospital, hospice facility, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and/or client homes
• Provides medical aspects of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team of attending physicians, nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants, and chaplains
• Actively participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Team meetings for development and evaluation of the client’s plan of care
• Participates in the coordination of the patient’s hospice care in accordance with professional standards of practice
• Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care
• Contributes to patient and family counseling and education
• Performs duties in compliance with Medicare Condition of Participation
• Assesses patients for participation in research studies
• Maintains relationships with community physicians
• Acts as the designee of the Hospice Medical Director as required based on the needs of the agency.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
• Knowledge of electronic records systems
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
• Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
• Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution

Experience:

• 1-3 years of applicable experience in the treatment of end of life care
• Demonstrated understanding of the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services requirements
• Experience effectively collaborating with a diverse group

Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable)

• Possess and maintain any and all applicable privileges with Mission, Pardee and/or Park Ridge hospitals
• Valid, unrestricted, medical license to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, preferred
• Valid, unrestricted, DEA registration
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance