#Jobseekers #Medicine #Health #HealthCare #Hiring Lead Palliative Care PhysicianJob Description:Location: Pittsburgh, PA.Virtus Healthcare Staffing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Palliative Care Physician to join our partner, a leading medical center in Pittsburgh, PA. This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialized care to seriously ill patients, including those with CKD/ESRD, COPD, and CHF, within a dynamic and innovative healthcare organization.As a Lead Palliative Care Physician, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive palliative care services to patients in their community. You will collaborate with the pod Medical Director and care team, delivering care through in-home and telemedicine visits.Highlights & Benefits: Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative organization transforming polychronic disease care. Hybrid schedule with in-home, in-person, and travel opportunities. Competitive salary plus company bonus program. Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Paid time off and 401(k) with matching contributions. Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus on a case-by-case basis.Roles & Responsibilities: Collaborate with the market Medical Director and care team to identify patients for palliative care services and build a patient panel. Develop and present metrics to executive leadership. Manage patient panel outcomes, driving clinical and financial KPIs. Treat patients in-home and virtually, as necessary. Evaluate and treat symptoms affecting quality of life (pain, pruritus, depression, anxiety, insomnia, etc.). Refer patients to appropriate specialists. Conduct goals of care and family meetings, documenting patient/family wishes. Support patients utilizing the interdisciplinary team (IDT), including Palliative Care Chaplain. Assist with hospice transitions. Develop relationships with local providers (PCP, nephrologists, specialists). Participate in monthly meetings with RMD/CMO regarding KPIs. Educate and support the team on palliative care, hospice, advance directives, symptom assessment, and communication.Position Requirements: Desire to practice in a forward-looking renal care environment focused on population health management. Demonstrated experience applying evidence-based clinical criteria. Comfort and skill in goals of care discussions and advance care planning. Experience with high-need Medicare Advantage, managed Medicaid, and commercial populations. Experience integrating acute and behavioral health care, understanding social determinants of health. Expertise in managing medication panels for complex patients. Current state medical license without restrictions and free of sanctions from Medicaid or Medicare. Willingness to become licensed in multiple states. Doctorate Degree in Medicine. Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Must have reliable transportation.This is a unique opportunity to provide compassionate and comprehensive palliative care to seriously ill patients. If you are a qualified and dedicated physician, we encourage you to apply.
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