PACE Physician

Hope Hospice and Community Services, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System, Inc. is seeking a physician in Florida to provide direct medical care to patients, collaborate with nurses and ARNPs, and document care with accuracy for billing and compliance.

The role requires an unrestricted Florida medical license and board certification in the relevant specialty. You will participate in ongoing medical staff activities, maintain 24/7 coverage across facilities, and adhere to state and federal prescribing laws.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an accredited medical school.
• Unrestricted Florida medical license to practice.
• Board certification in primary specialty required.
• DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances.
• Must be registered with Medicare and Medicaid with UPIN.
• Active BLS certification and car/transportation.
• Background clearance as per Florida Care Provider policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for patients in person, by phone with staff nurses, and with ARNPs.
• Document patient records to meet good medical practice, legal mandates and billing needs.
• Collaborate with Hope HealthCare Services staff and physicians to maintain a positive, collaborative environment.
• Assist Chief of Medical Services in maintaining 24/7 medical coverage for all facilities.
• Attend medical staff/physician meetings and complete required CME activities.
• Follow federal/state laws regarding medication prescription.

Skills

Excellent communication

Primary medical care

Palliative medicine

Education

Doctoral degree (M.D. or D.O.)

Unrestricted Florida medical license

Board certification in primary specialty

DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances

Medicare/Medicaid participation with UPIN

Job description

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical care for patients assigned in person, by telephone communication with staff nurses, and by collaboration with ARNPs.
• Provide documentation in the patient record that meets criteria for good medical practice, addresses legal mandates, and adequately supports billing codes.
• Communicate successfully with other Hope HealthCare Services employees, the public, and community physicians in a manner that represents Hope’s culture of a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Assist the Chief of Medical Services in maintaining 24 hour, 7 day per week medical coverage for all Hope facilities and services.
• Participate in Hope HealthCare Services medical staff/physician meetings as able and complete any mandatory continuing medical education activities.
• Attend IDT meetings as assigned.
• Follow federal and state laws regarding medication prescription.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent communication; via phone, email, and in person.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical care and palliative medicine.
• Must be flexible to work in other locations if needed.

Required qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school.
• Eligibility for membership on the medical staff of hospitals in the Hope HealthCare Services service area.
• Must possess an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Florida.
• Must possess and maintain board certification in his/her primary specialty.
• Certification of additional qualification in Geriatrics is preferred.
• Must have current registration with the DEA to prescribe controlled substances.
• Must be registered with Medicare and Medicaid Programs as a participating provider and have a UPIN.
• Valid Florida Drivers’ License with good record
• Automobile Insurance
• Clear level 2 background check

Certificates/Licenses/Registration Doctorate Must possess an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Florida Must possess and maintain board certification in his/her primary specialty. Certification of additional qualification in Geriatrics is preferred Must have current registration with the DEA to prescribe controlled substances Must be registered with Medicare and Medicaid programs as a participating provider and have a UPIN Must possess a valid driver's license in the state of Florida, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation. Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Experience Requirements

Eligibility for membership on the medical staff of hospitals in the Hope HealthCare Services service area. Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical care and palliative medicine.

Position Specific Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

Provide medical care for patients assigned in person, by telephone communication with staff nurses, and by collaboration with ARNPs. Provide documentation in the patient record that meets criteria for good medical practice, addresses legal mandates, and and adequately supports billing codes. Communicate successfully with other Hope HealthCare Services employees, the public, and community physicians in a manner that represents Hope’s culture of a collaborative and positive work environment. Assist the Chief of Medical Services in maintaining 24 hour, 7 day per week medical coverage for all Hope facilities and services. Participate in Hope HealthCare Services medical staff/physician meetings as able and complete any mandatory continuing medical education activities. Attend IDT meetings as assigned. Follow federal and state laws regarding medication prescription. Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, e.g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers. Consistently represents Hope with integrity and professionalism. Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job. Carry out duties and responsibilities in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service. When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor. Assist with special projects, as requested. All other job duties as may be assigned.

Compensation

Pay Range: $30,000.00 - $700,000.00 This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Choices. Education. Guidance.

As a progressive leader and premier health organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Capital Caring Health, Chapters Health Foundation, Chapters Health Hospice, Chapters Health Pharmacy, Chapters Health Staffing, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hope Healthcare, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice. Chapters Health offers services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. Chapters Health and its affiliates are licensed in Alachua, Arlington, Bradford, Charlotte, Cherokee, Citrus, Cobb, Collier, Columbia, District of Columbia (all eight wards), Dixie, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilchrist, Glades, Gwinnett, Hall, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Howard, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Loudoun, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Montgomery, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Prince George’s, Prince William, Putnam, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties. Click here to view the video! All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

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