Palliative Care Medical Director

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, Louisiana, is looking for a qualified physician to provide leadership and medical direction within the Palliative Care Department. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice in Louisiana and have completed a Palliative Care Fellowship. Responsibilities include developing care standards and acting as a liaison with the medical staff.

Physical demands include good health, standing and walking for long periods, and lifting at least 50 pounds. St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine with no restrictions.
• Staff physician at St. Tammany Health System.
• BLS certification required, ACLS and/or PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and medical direction for the Palliative Care Department.
• Develop standards of care.
• Act as a liaison with medical staff.

Skills

Leadership in Palliative Care

Medical direction

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Education

Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Palliative Care Fellowship

Job description

St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, Louisiana, is looking for a qualified physician to provide leadership and medical direction within the Palliative Care Department. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice in Louisiana and have completed a Palliative Care Fellowship. Responsibilities include developing care standards and acting as a liaison with the medical staff.

Physical demands include good health, standing and walking for long periods, and lifting at least 50 pounds. St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.