Physician Hospice
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United StatesPer Diem / PRNHospice & Palliative MedicineNot on LinkedIn
Job Description
About the Role
Join Amedisys, Inc. as a Hospice Physician – On-Call Coverage in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive, face-to-face assessments with patients.
- Manage symptoms and provide palliative care to alleviate pain and discomfort.
- Oversee patient admissions, discharges, certifications, recertifications and medication management.
- Assure appropriate evaluation, certification, and recertification of terminal prognosis at the time of admission and at the end of each certification period.
Requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Qualifications Required- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Current and unencumbered license to practice specific to that state assigned to work in.
- Membership in good standing on the medical staff of at least one contracted hospital.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Amedisys, Inc. as a Hospice Physician – On-Call Coverage.
Key Skills
Palliative CareSymptom ManagementPatient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentMedication ManagementInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationEnd-of-Life CareFamily SupportRegulatory ComplianceMedical Record KeepingOn-Call CoverageSupervisionGoals of Care Discussion
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Position Insights
WeekdayDoc rates Physician Hospice at Amedisys a 2.0/10 for work-life balance — below average.
Key skills for this role include Palliative Care, Symptom Management, Patient Assessment, Care Plan Development, Medication Management.
2.0
Work-Life Balance Score
Below Average
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
today
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