Hospice & Palliative Care Physician - Per Diem

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008) Hospice Physician - Hartford Healthcare at Home Responsibilities Participate in the decision-making process in relation to admission to hospice at home or in the inpatient setting Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in the development of individualized care plans Certify (re‑certify when necessary) patients eligible for hospice care under the Medicare Hospice Benefit Consult with attending physicians regarding pain and symptom management Coordinate efforts with the attending physician to provide continuity of care Develop and monitor the medical component of the hospice program Participate in the development, coordination and implementation of hospice services and policies Participate in the development of staff and volunteer training Conduct home visits (in person and virtual) as a consulting physician when appropriate Act as a hospice liaison and advocate with the national, state and local physicians, healthcare professionals, partners and community Perform related administrative functions as required and/or assigned Schedule: Forty‑eight (48) on‑call weeks per year: Monday 7 am through Friday 7 pm. Including mandatory in‑person attendance of 1 Inter‑Disciplinary Team Meeting (IDT) per week. Four (4) weekends per year: Friday 7 pm through Monday 7 am. Qualifications Hartford HealthCare is an EEO/M/F/D/V employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hartford HealthCare