Hospice Physician - Hospice Services

HOSPICE PHYSICIAN

BAYADA Home Health Care Hospice is seeking to fill the position of part-time Hospice Physician for our VT Locations. These offices provide best-in-class care to our hospice clients throughout the state of VT and 1 location in NH. This is a Part-Time position (about 8-10 hours weekly). Must have a valid VT/NH license.

We believe that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. We want you to apply your energy and skills in this dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and become an integral part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care to our clients with compassion. If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in a growing industry and looking for the next progression in your career, then BAYADA’s Hospice Physician could be the position for you.

Why you'll love BAYADA Hospice:

• BAYADA Hospice offers the stability and structure of a national company with the values and culture of a family-owned business.
• Paid Weekly
• Mon-Fri work hours
• AMAZING culture
• Strong employee values and recognition
• Small team at a local office
• Growth opportunities
• BAYADA Hospice offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes the following: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exemplifies characteristics of The BAYADA Way: compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy without restriction in VT/NH and able to provide proof of current licensure.
• Has extensive knowledge of the ethical and professional standards of the medical profession; applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, including those related to the health and safety of patients; Hospice's policies and procedures; and the rules and regulations that are applicable to Hospice, including accreditation and certification requirements.
• Maintains valid registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA") and any applicable state agency without any limitation on the authority to prescribe drugs under such registration. Must provide current proof of such registration upon request.
• Maintains unrestricted medical staff membership and clinical admitting privileges at any of Hospice’s inpatient facilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrate and communicate the beliefs and values of The BAYADA Way.
• Assume responsibility for overseeing the palliation and management of the terminal illness, comorbidities, and associated symptoms.

Perform those services appropriate to the position of Associate Medical Director of a hospice, which include, but are not limited to, the following administrative services: a) Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to coordinate all aspects of hospice care, including participation in initial and ongoing IDG comprehensive assessments. b) Certify and recertify client eligibility for hospice care. c) Ensure that the hospice Plans of Care (POC) are medically appropriate and consistent with federal and state laws and regulations in accordance with applicable Medicare hospice regulations.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.