Hospice Team Physician
Where
AccentCare
Saint Paul, MN, United States
Description
AccentCare is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Hospice Team Physician to provide clinical leadership and medical expertise as part of an interdisciplinary hospice care team. This physician will play a vital role in supporting patients with terminal illnesses, partnering with attending physicians, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered hospice care. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals while making a meaningful impact on patients and families during critical moments in their healthcare journey.
This position is part time, with an expected commitment of 8-10 hours/wk.
Key Responsibilities:
-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.
If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:
-Must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state(s) of practice, with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients
-Maintains active, unrestricted medical and DEA licenses in the state of Minnesota
-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)
Apply
Attn: Rachel Brueckner
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (224) 221-0372