Hospice / Palliative Medicine Physician

Hospice / Palliative Medicine Physician at VITAS Healthcare summary :

The Hospice / Palliative Medicine Physician provides comprehensive medical care for patients receiving hospice services, focusing on symptom management and quality of care. This role involves collaboration with attending physicians and offering guidance to the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT), as well as participation in training and education programs. A licensed medical professional, this physician plays a crucial role in ensuring high standards of care in a compassionate environment for patients and their families.

The physician has the 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. Actively participates in the clinical education and training for hospice patient care, admissions, and administrative personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a member in good standing on the medical staff of an accredited hospital in the state where the hospice is located.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care, with at least a working knowledge of oncology.
• Knowledge of palliative medicine, with particular emphasis on control symptoms associated with terminal illness.
• Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency to write scheduled prescriptions.
• Medical malpractice and liability insurance in amounts and with carriers satisfactory to VITAS.

EDUCATION

Keywords :

hospice physician, palliative care, patient care, symptom management, interdisciplinary team, medical treatment, end-of-life care, clinical education, healthcare provider, patient-centered care