Physician Home Care

Locations 1343 N Grand Ave, Covina, CA, 91724, US Job Schedule Part time Job Shift Day Job Description

WHO WE ARE

We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978 . Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Supported by industry-leading experts and a n expanding network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives . Our priority is to care: For our patients, for each other, and for the future .

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a home care hospice p hysician, you will use your compassion , communication skills and deep expertise to build meaningful relationships with patients and families , providing the highest - quality care at the most challenging point in life. You will see the person behind each prognosis and create care plans centered around the patient’s w ishe s, needs, and beliefs , often working in concert with the patient’s primary care physician . Manage approximately 45-60 patients in their home settings via an interdisciplinary team approach . Make visits in-person and via telehealth . Participate in Weekly team IDG meetings. With your strong sense of commitment, y ou will advocate for your patients, discuss ing goals for their care while address ing their hopes and fears. Yo u will live the hospice mission , s eeking teachable moments everywhere, and educat e patients, caregivers, and the communi ties you serve on the benefits of compassionate , dignified end - of - life care.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

Each day is different. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients and families wherever they call home, whether that means a private residence or an assisted living/skilled nursing facility. Once a week, you’ll visit your local program office to discuss cases with members of your interdisciplinary team, including social workers, chaplains, and nurses. All of these roles collaborate to provide holistic support for the patients and families we serve.

WHAT’S EXPECTED FROM YOU

VITAS physicians must be licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the state in which their program operates . In addition to being board-certified or board-eligible in hospice and palliative medicine, internal medicine, family practice, or a related specialty, you should be familiar with the principles of hospice and registered with the DEA. You’ll also have the traits that make the VITAS Difference: Commitment, Compassion, and a Can-do Attitude. You will keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in service of our core commitment: Extending comfort and dignity to all people at the end of their life’s journey.

WHO WE ARE

We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978 . Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Supported by industry-leading experts and a n expanding network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives . Our priority is to care: For our patients, for each other, and for the future .

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a home care hospice p hysician, you will use your compassion , communication skills and deep expertise to build meaningful relationships with patients and families , providing the highest - quality care at the most challenging point in life. You will see the person behind each prognosis and create care plans centered around the patient’s w ishe s, needs, and beliefs , often working in concert with the patient’s primary care physician . Manage approximately 45-60 patients in their home settings via an interdisciplinary team approach . Make visits in-person and via telehealth . Participate in Weekly team IDG meetings. With your strong sense of commitment, y ou will advocate for your patients, discuss ing goals for their care while address ing their hopes and fears. Yo u will live the hospice mission , s eeking teachable moments everywhere, and educat e patients, caregivers, and the communi ties you serve on the benefits of compassionate , dignified end - of - life care.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

Each day is different. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients and families wherever they call home, whether that means a private residence or an assisted living/skilled nursing facility. Once a week, you’ll visit your local program office to discuss cases with members of your interdisciplinary team, including social workers, chaplains, and nurses. All of these roles collaborate to provide holistic support for the patients and families we serve.

WHAT’S EXPECTED FROM YOU

VITAS physicians must be licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the state in which their program operates . In addition to being board-certified or board-eligible in hospice and palliative medicine, internal medicine, family practice, or a related specialty, you should be familiar with the principles of hospice and registered with the DEA. You’ll also have the traits that make the VITAS Difference: Commitment, Compassion, and a Can-do Attitude. You will keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in service of our core commitment: Extending comfort and dignity to all people at the end of their life’s journey. Special Instructions to Candidate

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About Us VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission. All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today. 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
• Roadside Assistance
• Affinity Program

Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vitas Healthcare Corporation