Medical Director Palliative Care (Part-Time) | Gainesville - Military veterans preferred

Gainesville, FL 32606

The Medical Director of clinic-based palliative care provides palliative healthcare in an outpatient environment. This position provides palliative medical consultations and services serving as a liaison between Community Hospice and the physician community. S/he also provides support of medical programs and service to the organization in support of goals and mission.

Position Details

• Compensation: $120-140/hr
• Hours Available: 6-10 hours per week total for patient visits and clinical admin/charting; additional hours available as program grows
• Work Location: Florida Cancer Specialist, 6420 W Newberry Rd STE 100, Gainesville, FL 32605

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides timely consultation services in palliative care
• Performs medical examinations and evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, follow-up, consultation, and education
• Interviews patients and /or families, and obtains and records health histories, completes physical, psychological, and functional assessments
• Writes physician's orders in accordance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards
• Writing orders pertaining to informed consents
• Provides complete and appropriate documentation of patient care services to support accurate billing of these services delivered and initiates reimbursement for services by the next business day
• Prescribes medications as determined necessary
• Facilitates clarification of patient and family goals of care
• Consults with attending physician to establish a written plan of care at intervals specified in the plan
• Ensure provision of informed consent for CPR and DNR
• Provides oversight and guidance for ARNP/PAs
• Facilitates access to appropriate supportive care services
• Complies with applicable laws and regulations
• Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization

Education & Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed to practice in the State of Florida
• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with two years' experience beyond board certification

Job Qualifications:

• Willing to lead and or participate in palliative education
• Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board
• Controlled substance license with current DEA number
• Eligible or currently possess a Medicare/Medicaid NPI number
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

We are an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.