Hospice / Palliative Medicine Physician

Hospice / Palliative Medicine Physician at VITAS Healthcare summary :

The Hospice / Palliative Medicine Physician at VITAS Healthcare is responsible for overseeing the medical care provided by the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT) while ensuring adherence to quality standards. This role involves consulting with attending physicians and providing guidance to staff and volunteers, as well as participating in the clinical education and training for hospice patient care. VITAS Healthcare, as the leading provider of end-of-life care, offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Why VITAS Healthcare and What Do They Offer Me?

VITAS Healthcare is the nation s leading provider of end of life care. We provide our employees opportunities for professional growth, advancement and competitive benefits.

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 patient s 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.

VITAS Healthcare is the nation s leading provider of end of life care. We provide our employees opportunities for professional growth, advancement and competitive benefits.

Benefits Include

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
• Cancer and / or critical illness benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Insurance
• Affinity Program

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