HOSPICE PHYSICIAN

Description

Our mission:   'To provide comfort and care through life's journey." Join our team today! 

The Hospice Medical Director collaborates with the hospice Chief Medical Officer, hospice physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and the inter-disciplinary team in providing world-class hospice medical care to patients in accordance with federal regulations and the strategic direction set by the board of directors.  Some travel required within service area.

This position will be located in Fargo, ND and will provide support to both our home-based hospice services as well as rotational support in our brand-new state-of-the-art and first ever in North Dakota, Hospice Inpatient Unit - Heather's House.

 Essential Functions

Partners with the medical director in providing medical expertise for:

• Standards of medical care for hospice patients
• Eligibility and ineligibility of referred patients
• Disease management and pain and symptom management of hospice patients
• Direct medical care to hospice patients
• Physician-to-physician relationships and leadership
• Clinical and public education regarding hospice care
• Guidance to hospice NP or nurse as they provide direct patient care

Benefits:
HRRV offers a robust benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, short-term and long-term disability, and a generous time off package.

Compensation: 

Starting at $300K annual salary (depending on experience)

Expectations of all HRRV Employees

Support the mission, vision and values through unequaled quality patient care, professional competence, collaboration, communication, innovation, accountability, ownership and provide support to the entire agency regardless of their primary office location.

HRRV has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Hospice has HEART

Honor - I accept the honor of service to hospice patients, families, and communities.

Excellence - I strive for excellence in my work, as we stand on hallowed ground.

Attitude - I choose a positive attitude at work.

Respect - I treat people with the same respect I wish to be given.

Teamwork - I value everyone’s contribution in delivery of care, operation of the organization and stewardship of our resources.

Qualifications

Licenses, Registrations Required

• MD or D.O. licensure in Minnesota and North Dakota (or willing to obtain dual licensure upon employment offer)
• DEA Licensure in MN and ND
• Current state driver’s license and active auto insurance

Qualifications

• Hospice and Palliative Care Certification or Fellowship, highly preferred
• Experience in care of terminally ill patients
• Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork and collaboration
• Administrative health care experience desirable
• Board certified FP or IM desirable

Salary : $300,000