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:
rachelbrueckner@accentcare.com
Phone:
(224) 221-0372 Apply online View all jobs