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Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician, Full-time
Transitions LifeCare
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician, Full-time

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Posted:
November 19, 2019
Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Discipline:
Physicians/Surgeons
Required Education:
MD/DO
Join a well-established and growing Hospice and Palliative program! Transitions LifeCare is seeking an enthusiastic Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician who is eager to practice comprehensive Hospice and Palliative Medicine services, in a high quality and professional environment. Successful candidates will embrace a collaborative interdisciplinary team approach in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Transitions LifeCare is the leading provider of hospice and palliative care in the research triangle and provides the full continuum of care from inpatient palliative consultations, to community based palliative care, home health, and hospice, including a 30 bed inpatient hospice unit.
 
We are currently providing inpatient palliative care at two hospitals, educating palliative care fellows in partnership with University of North Carolina, and expanding to include a pediatric program. Our integrated electronic clinical records system assures superior access to clinical information across the continuum of care for every patient. 
 
Job Summary
The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician provides the medical component of the Hospice/Palliative Care Programs. The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician provides assistance in the maintenance of appropriate medical policies and standards to meet agency, state, federal and accreditation requirements. The Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician works collaboratively with the Transitions LifeCare medical staff and acts as a liaison to the Physician Community. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
 
Responsibilities what you do
  • Provide consultative, supervisory and direct patient care utilizing pain and symptom management interventions that are based on agency and NHPCO standards.
  • Provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care of the patient to the extent that these are not met by the attending physician.
  • Provide Palliative Care Consultation and Hospice visits to patients in residential facilities, home settings, Hospice Inpatient Facility and hospitals.
  • Participate in the development, review, and modification of comprehensive plans of care with other members of the patient care team.
  • Provide education of staff and coworkers as well as community professionals as requested
  • Participate in activities that educate the medical community about the services of Transitions HospiceCare and Transitions PalliativeCare.
  • Participate in the establishment and review of medical policies and procedures governing hospice/palliative care according to need.
  • Participate in physician on-call schedules to ensure that physician services are available 24 hours daily, 7 days per week.
  • In conjunction with the patient’s Attending Physician, certify patient prognosis at the time of admission.
  • Review/recertify patient prognosis for continuing hospice services on HMB/HMC patients as appropriate.
  • Be responsible for pharmacy utilization for patients under your care.
  • Attend weekly IDG meeting as a full and active participant. When the Attending Physician is not available to meet the medical needs of the patient, will provide the staff with appropriate medical direction for the patient.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Chief Medical Officer
 
Expectations how you do it
  • TL Core Values are exemplified in all interactions with internal and external customers.
  • Adheres to TL policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Adheres to NHPCO Ethical Practices and the American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics.
  • Abide by the regulatory requirements of the North Carolina Medical Board
  • Abide by the Laws regulating the use of Controlled Substances
  • ACHC Standards (as interpreted by TL)
  • Hospital and Facility By-laws, Rules, and Regulations
 
 

Requirements what you need
  • Meet and maintain credentialing requirements for acceptance to TL and community hospital staffs
  • Graduate of certified medical school with MD or DO degree, followed by residency training and Board certification in a specialty suited for hospice and palliative medicine
  • Licensure in North Carolina
  • Current narcotic license
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Maintain CME requirements for hospital staff and NC Medical Board
  • Must work toward acquiring prerequisites for Board Eligibility and passing the National Board Examination in Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Must have and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to reliable transportation. 

NOTES:
2 openings.
Internal Number: 2
About Transitions LifeCare
Helping families navigate the changes made necessary by a serious or terminal illness – with dignity and an unquenchable celebration of life – is what Transitions LifeCare is all about.Our philosophy is that every individual deserves the quality of life he or she wants when facing a serious illness or near life’s end. Our mission is empowering individuals, families and communities to embrace meaning throughout a chronic serious illness and at the end of life.Originally founded as Hospice of Wake County in 1979, Transitions LifeCare provides a comprehensive circle of expert care and support. What’s more, Transitions LifeCare offers education as well as emotional and spiritual support for the patient’s entire family. Our services are tailored to meet the exact needs, wishes and goals of each patient and family member.Transitions LifeCare is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization. Our reimbursement and funding are fully applied to further develop our professional staff, facilities and other resources.
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