Hospice Physician Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: If you're seeking a rewarding career in hospice, Amedisys is hiring a Hospice Physician at a rate of $175 per hour on a PRN basis. As a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy, you'll provide quality palliative care, conduct educational seminars, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Board certification in hospice is preferred but not required. A valid driver's license and CPR certification are necessary for home visits. Compensation varies by location and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description
Job Description:
OverviewPRN$175 HrAre you looking for a rewarding career inhospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one ofthe largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies inthe U.S.Why AmedisysYou will be leading a team where you’ll havethe opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives ofpatients and their families providing much needed care where theywant to be – in their homes.
ResponsibilitiesFunction as aconsultant to patients, physicians and other members of theinterdisciplinary team to assure provision of quality of palliativecare including pain and symptoms management as you collaborate withthe patients’ attending physician.
Assure appropriate evaluation ,certification, and recertification of terminal prognosis at thetime of admission and at the end of each certification period.
Serveas the physician member of the Professional AdvisoryCommittee.
Conduct educational seminars, in-services andpresentations to physicians, nurses, and other health careaudiences to improve quality of patient care and promote hospiceservices and increase access to patients.
Available for in-house orphone consultation for acute patient clinical problems that cannotbe resolved through staff, directors and primary or on-callphysician and available for consultation or joint visits inhospital or home when indicated .QualificationsDoctor of m edicineor o steopathy degree from an accredited medical school.
Boardcertification in hospice and palliative care is preferred but notrequired. Experienced physicians with a passion for working withpatients in hospice and palliative care are welcome toapply.
Current and unencumbered license to practice specific to thatstate you are assigned to work.
Membership in good standing on themedical staff of at least one contracted hospital.
Current CPRcertification.
Valid d river’s l icense and reliable transportationand agency required liability insurance to complete home visits.
Ourcompensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S.geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-relatedknowledge, skills , and experience.
Amedisys is an equal opportunityemployer. All qualified employees and applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin,citizenship status, disability, military status, sexualorientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any otherlegally protected characteristic.by Jobble
