TEAM PHYSICIAN

Job DetailsJob Location: Dover, DE 19901Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a full-time Team Physician. We invite you to explore a Delaware Hospice career with Delaware Hospice as one of our Team Physicians. RESPONSIBILITIES The Team Physician – IPU/Homecare provides medical leadership and consultation to the interdisciplinary teams and other team physicians for the provision of all palliative and dementia care services within the inpatient unit and serves as backup medical provider support for the homecare teams. Participates in developing and delivering staff education; participates in education opportunities for other physicians and the community and needed. Functions within established policies and procedures to assure compliance with federal and state hospice regulations. Delaware Hospice cares for our staff with the same commitment we have to our patients. This is reflected in the generous benefits we provide and the opportunities for growth and advancement that we make available to our team. Benefits include Comprehensive compensation State of the art EMR system Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Mileage reimbursement 403(B) retirement fund with company contribution after 1 year of service Paid time off Reimbursement for certification fees, and tuition assistance Retention and Milestone awards Employee Assistance Program to you and family members at no cost to you Employee recognition and referral programs Fun contests to promote a healthy lifestyle Delaware Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has provided the highest quality hospice and healthcare services, and serves as a trusted community partner in end-of-life education and support. Our mission is to support every individual, family, and community with compassionate and expert care for serious illness. Accredited by the Joint Commission, Delaware Hospice continues to be a licensed, nonprofit, community-based hospice serving Delaware. Now also providing care in Pennsylvania; southern Chester and Delaware counties. We offered healthcare services through our Delaware Hospice, Delaware Palliative, Dementia Care Katybug, Bereavement, and New Hope programs at the Delaware Hospice Center, in private homes, or acute and long term care facilities. For more information about Delaware Hospice’s programs and services, upcoming events, or employment opportunities, call View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit our website, Qualifications QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Delaware licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy. Experience in the treatment of end of life illness, symptom management and pain management as well as provision of emotional support to patients with life‑threatening diseases and to their families. Committed to the hospice approach to care, including the 7‑day a week, 24 hours per day coverage of patients and families in the program. Willing to provide both homecare and inpatient services to meet the needs of the patients and their families. Able to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team and with others related to the hospice program. Certified by the Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care Physicians—preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Delaware Hospice