Hospice Physician

Overview

• Provide specialized medical care to hospice and palliative patients, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and revise patient care plans.
• Offer medical expertise in terminal prognosis evaluation and symptom management.
• Conduct home visits and provide patient and family support as needed.
• Review medication regimens for appropriateness and adverse reactions.
• Facilitate seamless transitions from home care to inpatient care.
• Ensure hospice eligibility and provide leadership to enhance hospice utilization.
• Participate in education and innovation to improve hospice services.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Evaluate and recertify terminal prognosis at regular intervals.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and referral sources for patient care.
• Provide medical care within hospice regulations and guidelines.
• Document all patient care services in electronic medical records.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams with professionalism and expertise.
• Support patients and families through sensitive medical conversations.
• Review and determine hospice eligibility for referred patients.
• Provide medical expertise for pre-admission symptom management.
• Enhance hospice utilization through education and collaboration.

Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or related specialty.
• Current and unrestricted medical license in New York State.
• DEA license and prescriptive authority as per regulations.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and documentation standards.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community visits.
• Current BLS/ACLS certification preferred.
• Commitment to patient- and family-centered care philosophy.