Palliative Care Physician Lead Medical DirectorCayuga Health • Ithaca, NY, US

Palliative Care Physician Lead Medical Director

Cayuga Health • Ithaca, NY, US

26 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

As a physician, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality medical care to patients within the scope of your qualifications and experience. Principal responsibilities will include the clinical care of patients within a physician led, patient centered team based environment, where the focus is on the provision of high quality, value based care.

Key responsibilities

Patient Care

Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and assessments

Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients

Prescribe medication and other appropriate therapies

Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging

Perform medical procedures and surgeries when necessary

Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed

Provide patient education

Communication

Effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues

Documentation

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in a timely fashion

Clinical Expertise

Stay current with latest medical research, treatments and technologies

Participate in CME and peer review activities

Collaborate with other specialists and healthcare professionals to optimize patient care

Work collaboratively with Advanced Practice Providers

Participate in the education of clinical learners (residents, APP students, etc)

Quality and Safety

Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes

Ensure safe care is provided to all patients

Ethical and Professional Standards

Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards of medical practice

Uphold patient confidentiality and privacy

Comply with all relevant laws and regulations.

Qualifications

Doctorate MD or DO from an accredited medical school required

Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty.

Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to Hospital;

Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration;

Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Health system

DR-Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state required

Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence based medicine

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compassion, empathy and a commitment to patient-centered care

Ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare team

Commitment to ongoing professional development and CME.

Working conditions

Hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility setting

May include on call and weekend shifts as required.

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