Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician
Hospice & Palliative Care Associate Medical Director Opportunity in Westminster, MD - Located 35 miles from Baltimore Position Details Seeking Hospice & Palliative Care Associate Medical Director Full-time - Hours vary Attend and actively participate in weekly Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings, providing clinical leadership guidance and medical expertise to the other members of the IDG. Certify and recertify, as required, patient eligibility for hospice care, taking into consideration all relevant facts, including but not limited to the diagnosis of the terminal condition, other health conditions, whether related or unrelated to the terminal condition, and current clinically relevant information supporting all diagnoses, and provide expertise in the selection of data elements that are clinically relevant for the individual patient to document progression of disease. Complete required narrative for certificates of terminal illness. Prior to a patient s third and subsequent re-certifications, ensure that clinical findings support continued eligibility for hospice care. Participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing revision of an initial and subsequent comprehensive plan of care ( POC ) for each patient, including interventions to manage pain and symptoms, any drugs and/or treatment necessary to meet the needs of the patient, and assist in establishing measurable outcomes for each patient based on the patient s care plan needs and in accordance to the patient s bill of rights. Provide accurate and timely documentation of all patient care services personally provided. Assume responsibility for medical care of patients receiving hospice care in conjunction with the attending physician and IDG, including providing for the general medical needs of patients to the extent such needs are not met, in whole or in part, by the attending physician, including, for example, writing prescriptions (including for controlled substances) and signing death certificates. Review medication regimens of patients for effectiveness of drug therapy, drug side effects, actual or potential drug interactions, duplicate drug therapy, and drug therapy currently associated with laboratory monitoring, and assist the IDG to define and measure meaningful outcomes to assess effectiveness of interventions and medications. Participate with the medical director and other providers in an equitable share of on-call coverage. This may include overnight and weekend telephone coverage, as well as an equitable share of bedside rounding at one or more of our inpatient facilities on weekends and/or holidays. Confer with and advise management and staff on complex care issues or concerns involving a POC, and, as needed, contact the attending physician to resolve conflicting patient care decisions. Responsible for optimizing the comfort and dignity of each patient and providing care that is consistent with patient and family needs and goals. Assist the Medical Director in managing the inpatient and outpatient Palliative Care programs as needed. Clinical or administrative work with the palliative care teams may be an option if desired. Serve as the physician designee in the absence of the Medical Director. Other reasonable duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Medical Director or a designee Benefits: Competitive annual salary Full benefit package Medical malpractice insurance 403(b) Plan CME allowance Professional Dues About location: Westminster, MD is a vibrant town northwest of Baltimore boasting a variety of landmarks including Piney Run Park displaying its unique environment or Carroll County Farm Museum offering fun rides and tour opportunities; they organize vivid festivals like Union Mills Homestead Summer Fest every August. Very large metro area set in the coastal plains and harbors of the Mideast region.
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