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    Physician (Hospice & Palliative Care) - Orlando, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

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    Orlando VA Healthcare System's Geriatrics Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Hospice & Palliative Care Physician. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.



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    ***This announcement has been amended to change the closing date from 1/19/24***

    This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made.

    The Hospice and Palliative Care physician is responsible for the care of Veterans and their families to identify, control and alleviate physical, and emotional discomfort, and other symptoms that often accompany a serious or chronic health condition. The physician will use their medical expertise to focus on providing management of patient's symptoms, in addition to holding meetings with family members regarding goals of care and ensuring that delivery of care is coordinated across both inpatient and outpatient health care settings.

    VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

    Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

    Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

    Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

    Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

    Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

    CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

    Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

    Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

    Duties include but are not limited to;

    • Provides overall guidance to and collaboration with various staff members within his/her service and across the facility, to include formal collaboration with Advance Practice Nurses approved to prescribe limited controlled substances in conjunction with full practice authority.
    • Perform histories, examinations, assessments and plans for Hospice Palliative Care (HPC) outpatients and inpatients and coordinate all evaluations, diagnostic testing, clinical follow up, and care coordination.
    • Lead the Interdisciplinary Team in Palliative Care Consults and the day-to-day management of Veterans in the Hospice Palliative Care Unit.
    • Help facilitate Palliative Care and Hospice admissions, post discharge care and specialty consultations as needed.
    • Participate in evaluation of Veterans and completion of consults for Palliative Care
    • Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings
    • Determine appropriateness and eligibility for Veterans referred to Hospice
    • Comply with all pertinent medical staff guidelines, policies, and procedures
    • Maintain current requirements for credentialing and privileging including necessary license and certifications.
    • Participate in peer review and case review in Primary Care, Geriatrics, Palliative Care and upon request by Quality Management.
    • Collaborate with the GEC nurse practitioners/ Physician Assistants
    • Provide back-up to the Palliative Section Chief functions
    Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-430pm

    (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).

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