Hospice and Palliative Care Physician

Presbyterian Medical Group seeks a Board Eligible / Board Certified Hospice/ Palliative Care Physician to join our established practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The provider assumes the attending role for hospice patients in the community and in Presbyterian hospice units, while working with patients and families to develop recommended plans of care. Presbyterian Healthcare Services offers a supportive practice environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the community. Practice Info Established practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico Assumes the attending role for hospice patients in the community and in Presbyterian hospice units Shift & Schedule Full time FTE: 1.00 Responsibilities Assumes the attending role for hospice patients in the community and in Presbyterian hospice units, unless followed by their PCP Works with patient and family as a consultant to develop a recommended plan of care supporting appropriate medical treatment in concordance with the patients goals of care Uses clinical skills to relieve the suffering of patients and their families Provides support and oversight of the work of the hospice care team RN, APN or PAs direct patient care activities, as required by Medical Staff Bylaws Maintains coding and encounter data standards for completeness, accuracy, timeliness and reimbursement level including legible documentation Provides full and appropriate documentation of direct patient care services to support successful billing for all services Compensation Nationally competitive salary Benefits Relocation allowance available CME allowance Fully paid malpractice insurance Robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more Robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions Strongline silent alarm badge The RESET program is a multi-day immersive retreat designed for clinicians, fostering personal and professional growth Qualifications MD/DO in a primary medical field appropriate to ABHPM standards (required) Five or more years experience preferred Prefer fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred) Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine expected within 2 years of employment (required)