Physician

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); Presencial; USD 210.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, seeks a physician to provide leadership and medical direction for the Palliative Care Department and staff, and to contribute to the development of standards of care.

The role requires input and collaboration with STHS Medical staff to ensure high-quality patient care. Applicants should be a licensed physician in Louisiana, with a Palliative Care Fellowship and board certification preferred.

Formación

• Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine with no restrictions.
• Palliative Care Fellowship completed; Board Certified Palliative Care Physician preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS and/or PALS preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provides leadership and medical direction for the Palliative Care Department and staff.
• Acts as a liaison between the Palliative Care Department and STHS Medical staff.

Conocimientos

Medical leadership

Palliative care

Standards of care

Educación

Palliative Care Fellowship

Descripción del empleo

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides leadership and medical direction for the Palliative Care Department and staff. Providers input in the development of standards of care. Acts as a liaison between Palliative Care Department and STHS Medical staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine with no restrictions. Must be a staff physician of St. Tammany Health System. Palliative Care Fellowship completed, Board Certified Palliative Care Physician preferred.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off. ACLS and/or PALS is preferred.

Must have a valid and current state issued driver’s license. Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.