Hospice Staff Physician - Part Time - Elizabeth House

Four Seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include:

• Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually

• Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities

• $0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance

• Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care

• Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire

• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match

• Generous Paid Time Off Package- 20-29 Days of PTO Per Year

• Up to 6 Paid Holidays

• Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance

• Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage

• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year

Reports To

Hospice Director

Status

FT, PT, PRN

Part Time 30+ hours/week with benefits

Shift

variable: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8a-6:30p; will participate in hospice weekend, holiday and night call rotation

Location

Elizabeth House Hospice In-patient Facility in Flat Rock, NC

Position Summary:

Provides excellent care that follows physician and hospice/palliative care procedures/requirements, practicing within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation.

• Works to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies

• Provides direct client care, as attending or consulting physician, to hospice/palliative clients in a hospital, hospice facility, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and/or client homes

• Provides medical aspects of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team of attending physicians, nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants, and chaplains

• Actively participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Team meetings for development and evaluation of the client’s plan of care

• Participates in the coordination of the patient’s hospice care in accordance with professional standards of practice

• Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care

• Contributes to patient and family counseling and education

• Performs duties in compliance with Medicare Condition of Participation

• Assesses patients for participation in research studies

• Maintains relationships with community physicians

• Acts as the designee of the Hospice Medical Director as required based on the needs of the agency.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations

• Knowledge of electronic records systems

• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

• Ability to take initiative

• Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization

• Ability to work flexible hours, if needed

• Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects

• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution

Experience:

• 1-3 years of applicable experience in the treatment of end of life care

• Demonstrated understanding of the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services requirements

• Experience effectively collaborating with a diverse group

Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable)

• Possess and maintain any and all applicable privileges with Mission, Pardee and/or Park Ridge hospitals

• Valid, unrestricted, medical license to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, preferred

• Valid, unrestricted, DEA registration

• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance