Contract Physician

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When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Role:
The Hospice Staff Physician has the responsibility of assisting the Medical Director in the care and treatment of patients served by the Organization. S/he provides physician direction and guidance to the Organization’s program and staff to ensure the maintenance of quality medical care for patients and families.

Qualifications:
• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida and other states and/or the District of Columbia as required by the position

• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023
• Current DEA license number

- Current Medicare and Medicaid Numbers
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience or Fellowship
• If not already certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, completion of either the ABMS Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or the HMDCB certification preferred
• Eligible for malpractice coverage under Organization policy terms
• Board eligible or board certified in a recognized field of the American Board of Medical Specialties preferred
• Knowledge and experience in palliative medical practice and symptom management
• Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
• Basic computer skills including use of email and word processing (Microsoft Outlook and Word or equivalent programs)
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Must have reliable transportation to be able to meet visit schedule
• Must be able to physically access any home in any Hospice area (i.e., navigate stairs, narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning, etc.)
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families

Competencies:
• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.

Responsibilities of all staff:
• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Support Company research and educational activities.
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Leadership Success Factors:
• Communication: Express thoughts and ideas clearly; adapt communication style to fit audience
• Initiative: Originate action to achieve goals
• Management Identification: Identify with and accept the problems and responsibilities of management
• Judgment: Make realistic decisions based on logical assumptions, factual information and in consideration of organizational resources

• Planning, Organizing and Controlling: Establish course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal; plan proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources; monitor results
• Leadership: Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods in guiding others toward task accomplishment
• Work Standards: Set high goals or standards of performance for self and others; compel others to perform
• Tolerance for Stress: Maintain stability of performance under pressure and/or opposition
• Innovativeness: Generate and/or recognize imaginative, creative solutions in work related situations
• Delegation: Allocate decision making and other responsibilities effectively and appropriately
• Staff Development: Develop the skills & competencies of subordinates
• Organizational Sensitivity: Perceive the impact and implications of decisions on various components of the organization
• Ethics: Model highest standards of conduct and ethical behavior, adopting a strong position against fraud and abuse
• Regulatory Compliance: Educate and monitor staff regarding their own and the organization's responsibilities for regulatory compliance

Job Responsibilities:
• Reviews patient clinical information to determine hospice eligibility based on LCDs and Organization standards at time of admission.
• Works cooperatively with the Patient Access (Admissions) Department to facilitate timely provision of services to potential Organization patients, including performing hospice evaluation visits for potential patients.
• Documents Certifications of Terminal Illness (CTIs) that support hospice eligibility and facilitates accurate and timely ICD coding.
• Makes determinations regarding relatedness of medications, diagnostic testing and procedures provided to Organization patients. Provides required documentation for these determinations.
• Serves as a team Physician and provide clinical expertise for one or more of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) as assigned by the Medical Director.
• Develops program to assume primary or consultative care of patients admitted to the Organization whose referring Physician desires such services or cannot be reached.
• Provides care for patients in the Organization’s inpatient facility, at home, in ALFs or SNFs to meet patient needs and productivity goals.
• Participates in after hours and weekend coverage for the Organization’s inpatient facilities, for Patient Access and for backing-up ARNPs seeing and/or providing telephonic coverage of hospice patients.
• Completes timely medical documentation consistent with Organization standards for all patient-physician encounters.
• Maintains a regular schedule of medical participation in all components of the Organization’s care program, and maintains 24 hour, 7 days a week Medical Services coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation Pay Range:

$62.50 - $62.50

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.