Hopehealth Providence , RI 02940
Posted 2 weeks ago
Hospice Medical Doctor (PT/24 hours/week): Medical director for a hospice team in southern RI (Wakefield, RI) caring for between 80-100 home hospice patients. 16 hours week for clinical visits to patients, IDG, covering calls from team nurses and 8 hours/week being "Doctor of the Day," a physician who supports the daily hospice admissions. Responsibilities include working with admission nurses to determine eligibility, writing certification of terminal illness statements, decisions on medication coverage, providing initial hospice care until the primary hospice team assumes care. Potential to blend this position with some inpatient palliative care if a full-time position is desirable. Joining an established hospice team within an organization that has seven home hospice teams.
HopeHealth is a regional not-for-profit provider of hospice and palliative care in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. HopeHealth is the Major Teaching Affiliate of the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University for hospice and palliative medicine. HopeHealth has strong partnerships with local academic and community hospitals to provide inpatient palliative care consultation.
Palliative care teams provide inpatient care at academic medical centers, community hospitals, long term care facilities, and patient's homes. Palliative census approx. 550
Pediatric palliative and hospice care
Embedded ED/HPM MDs in 2 Emergency Departments
Over 50 employed MDs and RNPs practicing solely HPM
Second oldest hospice in USA, current census 730s
Seven home and long-term care hospice teams
Free-standing 30 bed hospice inpatient unit, the Hulitar Hospice Center, in Providence RI
Fellowship program with 3 fellow slots yearly
$2.5k stipend and 5 days available for CME for FT positions
Competitive salaries and great benefit package, 401K plan
Malpractice and license expenses covered
Formal orientation and onboarding program
Academic Appointment at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Extensive opportunities for clinical teaching of medical students, residents, fellows and nurse practitioner students
Quality improvement and research opportunities
What are the job benefits?
For your health and peace of mind:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
Disability coverage
Discounts on voluntary insurance programs
Life and long-term-disability insurance
For your wellbeing:
Earned time and paid holidays
Employee wellbeing initiatives
A caring culture that supports your wellbeing
For your career:
A robust orientation program
Educational assistance
HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab (continuing education)
Reimbursement for certifications
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