Palliative Care job in: Coupeville, WA
Company: Archway Physician Recruitment
Location: Coupeville
Posted on: May 18, 2024
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Job Description:
On-Call Medical Director, Hospice opening in Coupeville,
Washington - Located in Coupeville, WA - Seattle 55m Position
Details: - Seeking an On-Call Medical Director, Hospice Physician-
Mon-Sun; Per-Diem (On-Call), Variable shifts- The Hospice Physician
will demonstrate the ability to support and further a
patient-centered care culture and provide caring and dedicated
leadership to the management team. - This individual is decisive,
collaborative, open-minded, team-focused, and wholly in support of
our vision and fully invested in the success of the staff and
organization within our community.- Responsible for medical care of
all patients on hospice service during the Medical Directors
absence.- Consults with team regarding hospice eligibility and
terminal diagnosis as needed.- Completes Certificate of Terminal
Illness on all new patients within 5 calendar days of admission. -
Reviews medications and determines hospice-covered medications with
admission RN for all new patients.- Documents in EHR patients
terminal, related and unrelated diagnoses and completes a full
medication review within 7 days of hospice admission.- Provides
clinical support and medication orders to hospice RN with 24-hour
availability.- Provides timely refills of all necessary patient
medications.- Completes death certificates within 24 hours of
receipt.- Performs patient visits as needed.- Attends
interdisciplinary team meetings during Medical Directors absence.-
Provides consultation to inpatient or emergency department
providers as needed for medication recommendations or other
treatment when clinically appropriate.- Completes daily visits for
hospice inpatients during the Medical Directors absence.- Ability
to communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and other
medical professionals.- Motivation to work in a fast-paced
environment.- Ability to interpret clinical, genomic, and efficacy
data. Education - Graduate of an accredited medical school; MD or
DO. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: - Current active
unrestricted medical professional licensure in Washington State
required.- Board Certified in any US or Canadian approved medical
specialty and has or will be receiving additional continuing
medical education in hospice and palliative care.- Active
unrestricted WA State DEA license required.- BLS Required.- Has
Hospice Medical Director Certification or will obtain this
certification within one year of eligibility. Benefit Information
and Wage Transparency: - Employees who work a 0.5 FTE or higher are
categorized as, benefit eligible.- $1,000.00 per week of call
coverage and $100.00/hr for direct patient care. About the
location: Coupeville is one of Washington's oldest towns and the
seat of Island County. Situated on Whidbey Island, at Penn Cove on
Saratoga Passage, the town was once the site of three permanent
Lower Skagit tribal villages. Named for pioneer Thomas Coupe, it
was settled by sea captains and farmers in the 1850s. Known for its
iconic red wharf, local mussels, & seafaring history.
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