Hospice aide Jobs in Jacksonville, FL

Hospice / Palliative Medicine Physician at VITAS Healthcare summary :

The Hospice / Palliative Medicine Physician is responsible for the medical care and treatment of patients within the hospice interdisciplinary team. They provide guidance and education to staff and volunteers while ensuring high-quality care standards. The physician must have a solid background in primary medical care and palliative medicine, with the ability to manage symptoms of terminal illnesses effectively.

The physician has the responsibility for the medical care and treatment of patients rendered by the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT) and shall consult and cooperate with the patients' attending physicians. The physician provides direction and guidance to the staff and volunteers of the hospice IDT to assure the maintenance of quality standards of care for patients and families. Actively participates in the clinical education and training for hospice patient care, admissions, and administrative personnel. QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a member in good standing on the medical staff of an accredited hospital in the state where the hospice is located.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care, with at least a working knowledge of oncology.
• Knowledge of palliative medicine, with particular emphasis on control symptoms associated with terminal illness.
• Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency to write scheduled prescriptions.
• Medical malpractice and liability insurance in amounts and with carriers satisfactory to VITAS.

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Keywords :

hospice care, palliative medicine, symptom management, patient care, interdisciplinary team, medical treatment, healthcare provider, clinical education, terminal illness, internal medicine