Four Seasons is proud to have been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work, and to have been Living Wage Certified in Western North Carolina . Our approach to providing not only excellent care to our patients and families, but also providing the same heartfelt care and commitment to our employees, leads us to be recognized as not only a leader in hospice and palliative care, but also a beacon of excellence as an employer in Western North Carolina.
Benefits
Our Benefits. Four Seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include:
Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care
Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire
403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off Package- 20-29 Days of PTO Per Year
Up to 6 Paid Holidays
Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage
Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
A Robust Employee Wellness Program
Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year
Staff Physician- Hospice
Reports To
Chief Medical Officer
Status
Exempt (Salaried)
FT, PT, PRN
PRN (As Needed)
Shift
Varies/Flexible
Location
This position will visit patients by traveling as needed throughout Henderson and surrounding counties. Mileage reimbursement included
Position Summary
Provides excellent care that follows physician and hospice/palliative care procedures/requirements, practicing within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Works to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies
Provides direct client care, as attending or consulting physician, to hospice/palliative clients in a hospital, hospice facility, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and/or client homes
Provides medical aspects of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team of attending physicians, nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants, and chaplains
Actively participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Team meetings for development and evaluation of the client’s plan of care
Participates in the coordination of the patient’s hospice care in accordance with professional standards of practice
Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care
Contributes to patient and family counseling and education
Performs duties in compliance with Medicare Condition of Participation
Assesses patients for participation in research studies
Maintains relationships with community physicians
Acts as the designee of the Hospice Medical Director as required based on the needs of the agency.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
Knowledge of electronic records systems
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Proficient in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
Demonstrate excellent organization skills
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to take initiative
Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution
Experience
1-3 years of applicable experience in the treatment of end of life care
Demonstrated understanding of the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services requirements
Experience effectively collaborating with a diverse group
Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable)
Possess and maintain any and all applicable privileges with Mission, Pardee and/or Park Ridge hospitals
Valid, unrestricted, medical license to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, preferred
Valid, unrestricted, DEA registration
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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