Senior Hospice & Palliative Care Physician

CHESAPEAKE HEALTH PARTNERS INC; Glen Burnie (MD); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hospice of the Chesapeake is seeking a qualified Hospice and Palliative Care Physician to work with the medical director and care team. You will provide expert medical input for admissions, plans of care, and continual patient support across home, hospital, and facility settings.

The role involves participation in IDT meetings, education of providers, and adherence to licensure and accreditation standards. Maryland licensure and relevant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy.
• Maryland physician license required.
• Minimum two years of medical practice experience; hospice/Supportive Care setting desirable.
• Board certification in Hospice and Supportive Care or pending certification within 2–3 years.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with Hospice Medical Director and medical leadership to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide medical expertise for surveys, reviews, and licensure activities.
• Educate the medical community about hospice and palliative care services.
• Attend IDT meetings and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct patient assessments and provide consultation to attending physicians and team.
• Document visits within 24 hours and ensure appropriate coding for billable care.

Connaissances

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Initiative

Judgment

Teamwork

Flexibility

Efficiency under pressure

Formation

Medical degree (MD/DO)

Maryland physician license

Board certification in Hospice/Supportive Care or Hospice Medical Director within 2–3 years

Outils

EMRs

Description du poste

Hospice of the Chesapeake is seeking a qualified Hospice and Palliative Care Physician to work with the medical director and care team. You will provide expert medical input for admissions, plans of care, and continual patient support across home, hospital, and facility settings.

The role involves participation in IDT meetings, education of providers, and adherence to licensure and accreditation standards. Maryland licensure and relevant experience are essential.