Physician
Company: VITAS
Location: Deerfield Beach
Posted on: May 4, 2022
Job Description:
Job Description The physician has responsibility for the medical
care and treatment of patients rendered by the hospice
interdisciplinary team (IDT), and shall consult and cooperate with
the patients' attending physicians. - The physician provides
direction and guidance to the staff and volunteers of the hospice
IDT to assure the maintenance of quality standards of care for
patients and families. The physician educates practicing physicians
and others engaged in health care services regarding the hospice
program and its potential benefits to patients. Direct Patient
Care
- Participates in the evaluation and
certification/recertification of the terminal prognosis for
patients on the team, at indicated intervals.
- Participates in the development of the initial plan of care
(IPOC) as a member of the IDT.
- Participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing
revision of the comprehensive plan of care.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of all patient care
services provided.
- Participates in ongoing revision of the comprehensive POC when
a patient is being cared for at a general inpatient level of care,
including review of patient appropriateness for continued inpatient
management.
- Intervenes proactively, as required, when there is a possible
revocation, and reviews all revocations with the other members of
the IDT.
- Provides medical expertise on an on going and timely basis to
admission and patient care staff on issues and challenges involving
evaluation of terminal prognosis and pain and symptom management.
IPU Physician -Responsibilities -
- The covering physician must be available including in-person at
the inpatient unit if necessary to discuss care plans with
families, answer questions, and address any concerns. - A best
practice would be to designate time each day of the week for this
activity, so that staff can offer a time for families to meet and
communicate with the physician. -Participates in the evaluation and
certification/recertification of the terminal prognosis for
patients on the team, at indicated intervals.
- The physician is expected to see each patient daily. Adequate
time must be spent for each encounter every day at the inpatient
level of care, which should include the following: -
- Review of the medical record, including what lead up to the IPU
stay and what has transpired over the stay and in the last 24
hours; -
- Detailed review of medication usage with necessary adjustments
to treatments; -
- A history and physical commensurate to the patient's needs; and
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- Communicate and coordinate care with other team members.
Community Relations -
- Educate community physicians on the principles of palliative
medicine.
- Provide resource and consultative support to community
physicians in hospice and palliative medicine.
- Attend and present at medical staff and other medical community
conferences on hospice and palliative medicine.
- Serve as liaison between the hospice and community
physicians.
- Make regular contacts with practicing physicians to introduce
the hospice program, to educate physicians regarding individuals
for whom hospice may be appropriate, and to answer clinical and
other concerns of physicians with respect to hospice.
- Assist in introducing the VITAS program to long term care
providers, managed care providers, hospitals, and others. LICENSE
AND EDUCATION
- Licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the state in
which the program is operating. -
- Board eligible/certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine,
Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or other related specialty with
a working knowledge of the principles of palliative medicine and
symptom management.
- If physician will be providing inpatient care, membership in
good standing on the medical staff of the hospital or hospitals in
which the hospice inpatient care is provided.
- Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to
prescribe all schedules of controlled substances with no
restriction as to the location of practice.
- If applicable, state controlled substance certification or
registration for the state in which the hospice program is
operating.
- Actively participates in the clinical education and training
for all hospice patient care, admissions, and administrative
personnel.
- Attends and satisfactorily completes all VITAS orientation and
physician training programs, which may include ongoing physician
training meetings.
- Demonstrates on going competence in the principles of and
current development in palliative medicine. -
- Is a member of and participates in professional organizations
related to palliative medicine.
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About Us VITAS - Healthcare is the
nation's leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the
resources and expertise to support your personal and professional
growth. -As a member of the VITAS team, you'll find fulfillment
working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a
difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an
employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as
a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our
hospice mission. All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their
duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for
professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused
constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and
compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing,
innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your
voice heard-find your purpose at VITAS today. Benefits Include: -
Competitive compensation -- Health, dental, vision, life and
disability insurance- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care
flexible spending accounts- Life insurance- 401(k) plan with
numerous investment options and generous company match- Cancer
and/or critical illness benefit- Tuition Reimbursement- Paid Time
Off- Employee Assistance Program- Legal Insurance- Roadside
Assistance- Affinity Program Many of our positions offer the
opportunity to work -day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.
Choose a Career with VITAS
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