Permanent Hospice/Palliative Care Jobs in Miami, Florida

 

Health system is seeking a full-time physician, specialized in palliative care, to join the team due to continued nationwide growth. This physician will be an in-market specialist and care for the seriously ill population in their community, including patients with CKD/ESRD, COPD, and CHF. The Palliative Care physician will be integrated into their local market with the pod Medical Director and primarily renders care in the home and through telemedicine visits. 

 

Highlights & Benefits 

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and innovative organization that is transforming the delivery of polychronic disease care 
• Hybrid schedule with In-home, in-person, and travel opportunities  
• Competitive salary plus company bonus program 
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance 
• Paid time off and 401(k) with matching contributions
• Relocation assistance and sign on bonus on case-by-case 

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with market Medical Director and the care team to proactively identify patients who qualify for palliative care services and build a patient panel   
• Developing and presenting metrics to executive leadership, as requested 
• Responsible for the outcomes for patient panel, driving both predetermined clinical and financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through interventions outlined below 
• Treat panel of patients both in-home and virtually, as necessary, to drive healthcare outcomes 
• Evaluate and treat symptoms that may interfere with quality of life, like pain, pruritis, depression, anxiety, insomnia, etc. 
• Refer members to appropriate specialists to drive clinical care (Monogram-based specialists or locally-aligned specialists) 
• Conduct goals of care and family meetings as needed and document patient/family wishes in state AD/POLST forms 
• Support patients utilizing our IDT, including Palliative Care Chaplain 
• Assist with hospice transitions as appropriate 
• Develop key relationships with local providers (PCP, nephrologists, specialists) to improve market alignment  
• Participate in monthly meetings with RMD/CMO in areas of KPI and expectations around KPIs 
• Educate and support team around palliative care, hospice care, advance directives, symptom assessment, and communication

Position Requirements  

• Desire to practice in a forward-looking renal care environment focused on population health management  
• Demonstrated experience applying evidence-based clinical criteria  
• Comfort and skill in goals of care discussions and advance care planning
• Experience with high-need Medicare Advantage and managed Medicaid populations, as well as commercial populations  
• Experience integrating acute and behavioral health care and appreciation of social determinants of health and the value of social workers  
• Expertise in managing medication panels for complex patients  
• Current state medical license without restrictions to practice and free of sanctions from Medicaid or Medicare. 
• Willingness to become licensed in multiple states as company and patient needs require
• Doctorate Degree in Medicine  
• Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine  
• Must have reliable transportation