Part-Time Hospice Team Physician | Hybrid Leadership

AccentCare, Inc.; Glendale (CA); Hybride; USD 95 000 - 116 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

AccentCare, Inc. seeks a Hospice Team Physician in Los Angeles, CA to provide clinical leadership within the Interdisciplinary Group and medical expertise for hospice patients, including coverage of the Virtual Inpatient Unit.

The role collaborates with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other professionals to deliver patient-centered hospice care, manage symptoms, participate in care planning, and provide on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed MD or DO in the state(s) of practice, with training or experience caring for chronically or terminally ill patients.
• Maintains active DEA license.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong understanding of primary medical care principles.
• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management.
• Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Attending Physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and providers.
• Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical situations in end-of-life care.
• (Preferred) Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• (Preferred) Five or more years of clinical experience
• (Preferred) Oversight of clinical program(s)

Responsabilités

• Serve as a clinical leader within the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), contributing to care planning, team discussions, and quality improvement efforts.
• Provide medical care and guidance for hospice patients, including symptom management, medication review, and support
• Participate in developing, reviewing, and updating individualized Plans of Care to ensure patient and family needs are met.
• Complete required certifications, recertifications, and face-to-face encounter attestations in accordance with hospice regulations.
• Collaborate with Attending Physicians, referring providers, patients, and families regarding care plans, prognosis, and medical decisions.
• Participate in on-call coverage to ensure continuous (24/7) physician availability and provide timely clinical support.
• Support appropriate hospice admissions, recertifications, revocations, and discharges.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.

Formation

MD or DO medical license

Description du poste

AccentCare, Inc. seeks a Hospice Team Physician in Los Angeles, CA to provide clinical leadership within the Interdisciplinary Group and medical expertise for hospice patients, including coverage of the Virtual Inpatient Unit.

The role collaborates with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other professionals to deliver patient-centered hospice care, manage symptoms, participate in care planning, and provide on-call coverage.