Palliative Medicine Physician

St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking dedicated medical professionals to provide quality patient care in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating medical conditions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to quality improvement in patient care.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
• Experience in maintaining and documenting accurate patient records.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Documentation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Patient Care:
• Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.
• Communication:
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Provide clear and concise medical information.
• Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
• Documentation:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Diagnostic Procedures:
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.
• Perform procedures as needed
• Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.
• Team Collaboration:
• Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.
• Quality Improvement:
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.
• Compliance:
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.
• Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.