Hospice Staff Physician - Part Time - Elizabeth House

Four-Seasons,-the-Care-You-Trust; Flat Rock (NC); On-site; USD 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Annual performance bonus

Zero-premium medical insurance

Well-Care benefit

Dental insurance

403B match

PTO 20-29 days

Holidays

Teletherapy & Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Four Seasons Hospice is seeking a Physician to serve as Hospice Director at our Elizabeth House In-patient Facility in Flat Rock, NC. You will provide direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team, guiding the plan of care and coordinating services with physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains.

The role requires an MD or DO with 1–3 years in end-of-life care, CMS familiarity, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• 1–3 years of end-of-life care experience.
• Understanding of CMS requirements.
• Experience collaborating with a diverse group.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as attending or consulting physician in hospice/palliative care.
• Participate in weekly Interdisciplinary Team meetings to develop and evaluate the care plan.
• Coordinate hospice care in line with professional standards.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of the plan of care and patient/family education.
• Maintain relationships with community physicians and act as designee of Hospice Medical Director when needed.

Skills

HIPAA rules

EMR systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Under pressure

Initiative

Interdepartmental collaboration

Flexible hours

Team player

Multi-project coordination

Education

MD/DO degree

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