Palliative Care Physician

Job Summary Provides medical leadership for the Department by assisting in the planning, development and implementation of program goals and operations as outlined in contract. Assures compliance with all JCAHO/DNV and other regulatory agency guidelines. Assist with the strategic plans of the organization for growth and development of the department. Attends at least 75% of quarterly medical staff meetings; attends any meeting as directed by medical director or his/her designee. Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN — Palliative Care Physician Education M.D. or D.O. Degree. Completion of an approved residency and, if applicable, fellowship program. Licensure Licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee. Certification Board Certification in practice specialty. Responsibilities Represents Erlanger Palliative Services as an employed physician and works to assure that the quality of delivered is appropriate. Assist in the development of strategic plans for the growth of the Health System's programs and within Erlanger North Family Medicine. Participates in the chart review process for assigned areas. Perform such other duties as reasonably requested by Erlanger or otherwise necessary to properly assist in the operations of assigned areas. Assures compliance with all DNV/JCAHO and other applicable regulatory agency guidelines. Meets timeliness goals in the practice providing care to outpatients or providing care in other areas as assigned and as scheduled. Adheres to Erlanger Health System's policies and procedures. Meets or exceeds productivity goals as defined in contract. Attends at least 75% of quarterly medical staff meetings; attends any meeting as directed by medical director or his/her designee. Standard Hours Regular #J-18808-Ljbffr