What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Physician position at Brighton Hospice?
Job Details
Description
TOP WORKPLACE OF 2023
Brighton Hospice is a rapidly growing industry leader. We are looking to add positive, compassionate, and knowledgeable individuals to our growing team. The goal of hospice care is to improve the quality of a patient’s last months by offering comfort, dignity, and care wherever the patient resides.
As the Hospice Physician, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our clinical teams to contribute to that mission. These passionate team members will depend on you to provide oversight of clinical and physician services, and to be a reliable go-to problem solver.
On an average day, you will
- Collaborate and act as a resource with the IDT/IDG to ensure that the medical needs of the patient are met and provide plan of care oversight
- Assure overall continuity of the hospice medical services to include contractual services
- Assure patients receive appropriate measures to control uncomfortable symptoms
- Certify the patient meets medical criteria for admission based on available diagnostic and prognostic indicators
- Re-certifying patients, for the continuation of benefits at the appropriate level of care
- Communicate with the Medical Director of the SNF or NF, the patient's attending physician, and other physicians participating in the provisions of care for the terminally ill, and related conditions to ensure quality of care for the patient and family.
- Serve as a medical resource for all
- And perform additional, related duties as needed
WHY Brighton Hospice
- We are thrilled to announce that Brighton Hospice has been recognized with FOUR national Top Workplace awards
- We were recognized for leadership, innovation, value, and work-life flexibility
- We pride ourselves on hiring the most compassionate, skilled professionals and investing in our team members
Qualifications
Qualifications/Desired Skills
- Passion for providing the best possible care to patients and their families
- Excited at the idea of doing work that makes a difference while enjoying the perks of a great work/life balance
- At least 2 years of Hospice MD work experience
- Current license to practice medicine in your state
- Love being the go-to person in the organization
- And are ready to take the next big step in your career, we want you on our team!
WE WANT YOU ON OUR TEAM!
For additional questions please contact our office at (801) 996-3217
Brighton Hospice is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and participates in E-Verify.
