Hospice Staff Physician - Part Time - Elizabeth House

Four Seasons Care; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Annual performance bonus

Medical & dental insurance

403B retirement plan

PTO 20–29 days/yr

Holidays & life insurance

Teletherapy & telemedicine coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Four Seasons Care in North Carolina is seeking a physician (MD or DO) to provide direct hospice/palliative care across hospital, hospice facility, and home settings. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement and evaluate care plans, support patient and family education, and ensure compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation.

Position requires a medical license in North Carolina, board eligibility or certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and DEA

Qualifications

• HIPAA privacy rules knowledge.
• Experience with electronic records systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to interact with multiple departments.
• Flexible hours when needed.
• Team player coordinating projects.
• Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care as attending or consulting physician in hospice/palliative settings.
• Participate in weekly Interdisciplinary Team meetings to review care plans.
• Coordinate patient hospice care with professional standards.
• Contribute to plan of care development and evaluation.
• Support patient and family counseling and education.
• Comply with Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Evaluate patients for research participation.
• Maintain relationships with community physicians.
• Serve as designee of Hospice Medical Director as needed.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Electronic records

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Working under pressure

Initiative

Team coordination

Multi-project planning

Education

MD or DO

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