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As a Palliative Care Physician you will:

• Assists with diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic health conditions.
• Attends and participates in internal VITAS Solutions palliative care team meetings.
• Consults with the referring physician, the acute care team and other involved providers to contribute to the patient's plan of care.
• Assists in development of clinical practice guidelines/ standards in support of quality palliative care as requested by supervisor.
• Utilizes a customer service approach in all interactions with VITAS customers. Participates in on-call rotation as needed.

• Provide consultation in palliative care, symptom and supportive care to meet the needs of the patient as requested by the referring physician.
• Facilitate patient/family goals of care and the access to appropriate support models of care in hospice, rehabilitations, and on-going aggressive treatment.
• Educate on all aspects of palliative care and the services provided.
• Prescribe medications and treatments according to patients needs and in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Order diagnostics/treatments as needed after collaboration with the referring physician and assists in development of clinical practice guidelines/standards.
• Prepare and maintain accurate patient records to support the medical practice and reimbursement for services provided.
• Adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization.
• Supervise palliative care nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

• Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certified or board eligible preferred.
• Must be a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with two years experience, licensed to practice medicine in the state.
• Advanced and ongoing training in palliative medicine, diagnostics skills, symptom management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept.
• Reliable transportation, current state driver’s license and automobile insurance required.