Hospice / Palliative Medicine Physician

Palliative Care opening : Covington, LA - Located 40m to New Orleans and 1hr to Baton Rouge Position Details Full-time, permanent Hospital employed Multi Specialty group Seeking an Palliative Care Physician Provides leadership and medical direction for the Palliative Care Department and staff. Providers input in the development of standards of care. Acts as a liaison between Palliative Care Department and Medical staff. Minimum Qualifications : Must be licensed by the Louisiana State board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine with no restrictions. Must be a staff physician Palliative Care Fellowship completed, Board Certified Palliative Care Physician preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to : - Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. - The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off. - ACLS and / or PALS is preferred. Must have a valid and current state issued driver s license. Must have reliable transportation for work with current safety inspection (brake tag) and vehicle license plate registration. Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at his / her own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence. Clearance of driving record check; Driving records shall not contain any of the following : - A suspended or revoked driver s license - 3 or more moving violations in the past 36 months - 2 or more accidents in the past 36 months - 1 or more instances of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) within the past 24 months - At fault in a fatal accident within the past 5 years - Leaving the scene of an accident within the past 36 months - and / or reckless driving within the past 12 months. Company Overview High performing, 5-Star health system in attractive community on north shore of Lake Pontchartrain across from New Orleans.