Physician - Hospice and Palliative Care in Phoenix, Arizona at Hospice of the Valley

Hospice of the Valley is a national leader in hospice care and has been serving Northern Pinal County over 15 years, Tucson and surrounding areas for over 2 yrs. and Maricopa County for 49 years. A mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, Hospice of the Valley employs compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, enjoy teamwork and contribute daily to our mission and culture of caring. Team members experience a friendly, supportive atmosphere, leadership support, autonomy, flexibility and the privilege of doing meaningful, rewarding work.

Position Profile

HOV Medical Directors (MD, DO) provide holistic, comprehensive medical care to hospice and palliative care patients in both the home and facility settings, with likely collaboration with local health care systems.

Responsibilities

§ Collaborates with inter-disciplinary team in providing ongoing patient care, medical oversight and support to team members.

§ Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships.

§ Conducts comprehensive assessments.

§ Reviews/approves certification/recertification of terminal illness for Medicare beneficiaries.

§ Provides effective pain/symptom assessment and management.

§ Promotes patient safety.

§ Facilitates smooth transition between care environments.

§ Provides effective patient/family/caregiver/caregiver teaching.

§ Supports the death/dying process.

§ Manages end-of-life ethical issues effectively.

§ Creates timely and accurate documentation.

§ Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently.

§ Maintains and enhances professional skills.

§ Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

§ Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy who is legally authorized to practice medicine in the State of Arizona.

§ Minimum three years experience in the practice of medicine.

§ Experience in the psychological, psychosocial and medical aspects of terminally ill patients.

§ Expertise in pain and symptom management.

§ Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy.

Hospice of the Valley offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include medical, dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, a matching 401k, tuition assistance, an award winning wellness program and a host of employee recognition and rewards. Employees also receive comprehensive orientation, training and resources.

Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V