Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

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  • VITAS Healthcare
Job Summary
Location
Deerfield Beach ,FL 33441
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
24 Jan 2025
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Job Description

Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician at VITAS Healthcare summary:

The Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician is responsible for the medical care and treatment of patients within the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT). They provide guidance to staff and volunteers, ensuring quality standards of care and actively participate in clinical education for hospice personnel. Qualifications include a medical degree, state licensure, and knowledge in palliative medicine and symptom management.

The physician has the responsibility for the medical care and treatment of patients rendered by the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT) and shall consult and cooperate with the patients' attending physicians. The physician provides direction and guidance to the staff and volunteers of the hospice IDT to assure the maintenance of quality standards of care for patients and families. Actively participates in the clinical education and training for hospice patient care, admissions, and administrative personnel. QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be a member in good standing on the medical staff of an accredited hospital in the state where the hospice is located.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care, with at least a working knowledge of oncology.
  • Knowledge of palliative medicine, with particular emphasis on control symptoms associated with terminal illness.
  • Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency to write scheduled prescriptions.
  • Medical malpractice and liability insurance in amounts and with carriers satisfactory to VITAS.
EDUCATION
    Graduate of an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy with current license to practice in the state where the hospice program in located. Board eligible/certified in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or other related specialty with a working knowledge of the principles of palliative medicine and symptom management.

Keywords:

hospice, palliative medicine, physician, patient care, interdisciplinary team, symptom management, oncology, clinical education, medical treatment, healthcare

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