Hospice Physician

Hospice Physician OpportunityThe Care Team, in partnership with Traditions Health, is seeking a new Hospice Physician to join our growing Hospice Team in Cuyahoga Falls. Primary function is oversight of physician services and the medical component of the Agency. Responsibilities include promoting and maintaining the standards of practice consistent with quality hospice care. Responsible for the palliation and management of the patient's terminal illness and conditions related to the terminal illness in conjunction with the patient's attending physician. Serves as a member of Interdisciplinary Group and attend biweekly IDG meetings. May also be called Medical Advisor, Chief Medical Physician, Chief Medical Officer, or a similar title. Pay Range: $200-$250/hour Schedule: Approximately 10 hours weekly.Job Qualifications:Education: Graduate of an accredited college/university with a doctorate degree in medicine or doctor of osteopathy.Licensure: Currently licensed to prescribe pharmaceuticals and medical treatments in the state. CPR certification per Agency policy.Experience: Knowledgeable about the psychosocial and medical aspects of hospice care.Knowledge and Skills: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, staff members, the Governing Body, Interdisciplinary Team and other physicians.Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto insurance.Physical and Mental Effort:Prolonged sitting is required. Requires the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and agency needs.Essential Functions:Assumes overall responsibility for the medical component of the hospice program, including providing oversight of physician services. Supervises all physician employees and those under contract to the Agency. If the attending physician is unavailable, the medical director, contracted physician, and/or hospice physician employee is responsible for meeting the medical needs of the patient.Reviews patient eligibility for services, including admission and re-certificationAttends IDG meetings, participates in the patient care planning process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team to promote quality and coordination of patient careProvides medical direction and education to the clinical staff, acts as a role model and provides consultation for attending physiciansMay assist and review the agency in the development and revision of policies and procedures for clinical care, emergency care and medical research.Communicates with the medical community/attending physician as needed to assure optimum patient care and acts as a liaison in the medical community.Assists with QAPI process as appropriate, assists with continuing education programsPerforms home visits and patient assessment and interventions as requested by the IDGProvides consultation for palliative and end-of-life care issues, completed Face to Face assessments as necessarySupports the Agency's goals and visionPromotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessaryDemonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.Traditions Health is highly invested in not only your overall health, but also your future. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our employees. Benefits for eligible employees include:Full range of health insurance-medical (BCBS with 3 medical plan options), dental & vision.Health Savings Account with employer contributionCompany sponsored life insuranceSupplemental life insuranceShort and long-term disability insuranceAccident & Critical IllnessEmployee Assistant ProgramGenerous PTO (that increases with your tenure)401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer MatchMileage reimbursementContinuing education opportunitiesTraditions Health is becoming The Care Team, aligning with a leading provider of hospice care, committed to providing the best possible care to their patients and families, and employees. Candidates selected for this position will transition to employment with The Care Team effective January 1, 2026. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, supported by The Care Team values, resources, and commitment to caring for the communities we serve.