Physician - Palliative Care

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington is seeking a physician for the Palliative Care Department, providing leadership and medical direction. The ideal candidate must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and complete a Palliative Care Fellowship. Responsibilities include developing standards of care and liaising with medical staff.

The position entails physical demands including lifting and good overall health. St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Staff physician of St. Tammany Health System.
• Experience in Palliative Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Palliative Care Department.
• Develop standards of care.
• Act as liaison with STHS Medical staff.

Skills

Palliative Care Board Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Physical fitness

Education

Medical Degree

Palliative Care Fellowship

Job description

Overview

Job Description and Position Requirements for St. Tammany Health System focuses on leadership and medical direction for the Palliative Care Department and staff. The role provides input in the development of standards of care and acts as a liaison between the Palliative Care Department and STHS Medical staff.

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 residence.

Physical Demands

• Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include 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

• 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.