AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH
Physician Associate Medical Director Hospice
AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26501
Overview
Physician Associate Medical Director Hospice. Schedule: PRN/1099 Contract. Approx 15 hours per month. Join Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. Responsibilities
Function as a consultant to patients, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure provision of quality palliative care, including pain and symptom management, in collaboration with the patient\'s attending physician. Assure appropriate evaluation, certification, and recertification of terminal prognosis at the time of admission and at the end of each certification period. Serve as the physician member of the Professional Advisory Committee. Conduct educational seminars, in-services and presentations to physicians, nurses, and other health care audiences to improve quality of patient care and promote hospice services and access to patients. Provide in-house or phone consultation for acute patient clinical problems that cannot be resolved through staff, directors and primary or on-call physician; participate in joint visits in hospital or home when indicated. Qualifications
Doctor of medicine or osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school. Board certification in hospice and palliative care is preferred but not required. Experienced physicians with a passion for hospice and palliative care are welcome to apply. Current and unencumbered license to practice in the state you are assigned to work. Membership in good standing on the medical staff of at least one contracted hospital. Current CPR certification. Valid driver\'s license, reliable transportation, and agency-required liability insurance to complete home visits. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. Employment details
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Physician Associate Medical Director Hospice. Schedule: PRN/1099 Contract. Approx 15 hours per month. Join Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. Responsibilities
Function as a consultant to patients, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure provision of quality palliative care, including pain and symptom management, in collaboration with the patient\'s attending physician. Assure appropriate evaluation, certification, and recertification of terminal prognosis at the time of admission and at the end of each certification period. Serve as the physician member of the Professional Advisory Committee. Conduct educational seminars, in-services and presentations to physicians, nurses, and other health care audiences to improve quality of patient care and promote hospice services and access to patients. Provide in-house or phone consultation for acute patient clinical problems that cannot be resolved through staff, directors and primary or on-call physician; participate in joint visits in hospital or home when indicated. Qualifications
Doctor of medicine or osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school. Board certification in hospice and palliative care is preferred but not required. Experienced physicians with a passion for hospice and palliative care are welcome to apply. Current and unencumbered license to practice in the state you are assigned to work. Membership in good standing on the medical staff of at least one contracted hospital. Current CPR certification. Valid driver\'s license, reliable transportation, and agency-required liability insurance to complete home visits. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. Employment details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Part-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Get notified about new Medical Doctor jobs in Morgantown, WV. Referrals may increase your chances of interviewing at AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH by 2x.
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