Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Physician to join our dynamic home healtth based Hospice agency team. This vital role involves delivering comprehensive patient care across a variety of clinical settings, ensuring the highest standards of medical excellence and compassionate service. The ideal candidate will possess a broad range of clinical expertise, including experience with EMR systems, critical care, emergency medicine, and outpatient services. You will play a key role in diagnosing, treating, and managing patient conditions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through proactive health management and innovative medical practices.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough physical examinations and patient assessments to determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions utilizing advanced clinical skills, including airway management, pain control, and critical care procedures.
- Perform diagnostic evaluations using medical imaging, laboratory tests, and other tools; interpret results accurately within the context of patient health.
- Administer medications, injections—including botulinum toxin treatments—and perform procedures such as suturing, dermal fillers, spinal taps, and dermabrasion.
- Coordinate patient care through effective discharge planning, follow-up appointments, and collaboration with specialists in areas such as cardiology, infectious disease care, geriatrics, pediatrics, and hospice & palliative medicine.
- Maintain detailed medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations using EMR systems like Epic or Cerner; ensure accurate coding with CPT, ICD-9/10 standards for billing and documentation purposes.
- Participate in clinical research or clinical trials to advance medical knowledge; contribute to data collection efforts for quality improvement initiatives.
- Engage in telehealth consultations and provide urgent care or outpatient services within hospital or clinic environments.
- Support infection control protocols and adhere to safety standards during all procedures; utilize aseptic techniques diligently.
Skills
- Extensive experience with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks; proficient in medical coding (CPT, ICD-9/10).
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques.
- Skilled in performing invasive procedures including catheterization (cardiac or urinary), spinal taps, dermal fillers, dermabrasion, tube feeding management, and ventilator support.
- Proficient in airway management techniques and ventilator operation; experienced with ICU or Level I/II trauma center settings.
- Capable of managing complex cases involving acute pain management, dialysis procedures, IV infusion therapy, phlebotomy, and post-acute care.
- Familiarity with hospital experience across various departments such as ICU, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), NICU (Neonatal ICU), or emergency medicine environments.
- Knowledgeable about public health principles; experienced in infection control practices and occupational health protocols.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in clinical research or public health initiatives; comfortable working within teaching hospital settings or outpatient clinics.
- Excellent patient care skills with a focus on triage assessment, discharge planning, family education, and health coaching. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking healthcare organization committed to excellence in patient-centered care! This paid position offers an engaging environment where your expertise will directly impact community health outcomes while providing opportunities for professional growth and development.
Pay: $200.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
