Hospice Team Physician - Columbia, MD
Where
AccentCare
Columbia, MD, United States
Salary Range (Annual Salary)
$62,000 +
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.
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 when the Attending Physician is unavailable.
-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:
-Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution.
-Maintains active, unrestricted medical and DEA licenses in the state of Maryland
-Strong understanding of primary medical care principles.
-Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including symptom and pain 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.
-Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
-Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and providers.
-Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical situations in end-of-life care.
-(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