Hallmark Health System
Palliative Care Physician Hospice - Physicians Only Apply - Perm
Hallmark Health System, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108
A Palliative Care Physician Hospice practice is seeking a qualified physician for Boston, MA. This and other physician jobs brought to you by ExactMD. Medical Doctors Only Apply. Who we are: Were Hallmark Health System looking for a Medical Director for our VNA and Hospice organization. We are a community health care system less than ten miles north of Boston. We are located in close proximity to Boston, some of the best beaches in Massachusetts, as well as hiking and skiing in the mountains to the north. Our communities boast excellent restaurants and school systems, making it a very attractive place to live. We are committed to building and sustaining a strong, vibrant and healthy community. About the job: We are looking for a physician who is licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in Massachusetts, and has the knowledge, skills, and interest in the medical, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of hospice care. Board certification in Hospice and Palliative medicine is preferred. The Medical Director assumes overall responsibility for the medical component of the Hospice's patient care program and is a liaison with the medical community. The hospice Medical Director, along with the patients attending physician, is responsible for meeting the patients needs for palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions. The Medical Director has overall responsibility for the medical component of the Hospice patient care program including, but not limited to, attending interdisciplinary team meetings and serving as the physician member of the IDT, assisting in developing plan of care for patient/family, and is a resource to other team members, with respect to medical management of patients plan of care. The Medical Director certifies (in conjunction with the attending physician) that the patient is terminally ill and completes all Certificate of Terminal Illness (COTI) documentation. The Medical Director acts as medical liaison with physicians in the Hallmark Health System and the community. Active participation in Hospice QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) is required. The Medical Director performs an active role in promoting Hospice and Palliative Care, including participation in program development specific to providing education to members of the medical community regarding palliative and end of life care. Benefits of joining our team: Physician mentoring and commitment to Hospice and Palliative Care Focus on quality and coordination of care Well established 33 year hospice Joint Commission Accredited Ability to work with the large diverse medical staff of Hallmark Health System