Job Summary: The Palliative Care Medical Director is responsible and accountable for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients determined to need Palliative Care Services. Coordinates the delivery of services to Palliative Care patients in collaboration with the Executive Director of Post-Acute Care. Participates in the monitoring of quality of care and outcomes. Develops strong communication linkage between the Palliative Care program and other stakeholders, including medical and hospital staff. Provides guidance on policies making recommendations and decisions regarding Palliative Care services. Performs under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer and in collaboration with the Executive Director of Post-Acute Care. Performs other job duties as applicable.

The Palliative Care Physician:

• Provides palliative care for patients focused on symptom management and conducts goals of care conversations to encourage patients/families to an understanding of their condition, treatment options, and goals of care.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve the objectives of palliative care and maintain good employee/interdepartmental/and public relations.
• Complies with all the policies and procedures of the palliative care department and of the facility.
• Participates in the monitoring of quality of care and outcomes for all palliative care patients.
• Maintains strong communication linkage between the palliative care program and other key organizational stakeholders.
• Promotes the palliative care service by working with medical and hospital staff and external agencies.
• Participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, Palliative Care Committee meetings, and others as assigned.
• Provides educational programs for hospital staff, physicians, and external agencies in palliative care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information, and upholds the We CARE values. Performs under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer and in collaboration with the Executive Director of Post-Acute Care.

Performance Expectations:

Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation and preceptor phases of your orientation to your job.

• Consistently demonstrates knowledge and competency in treatment of palliative care patients.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to provide education, training and development of medical and hospital staff in concepts of palliative care.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in providing patient care.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and outside agencies to reduce gaps in care.
• Consistently demonstrates leadership abilities to include but not limited to: vision, self-motivation, performance, determination, communication skills, credibility, ethical behavior and ability to motivate and achieve desired results through interaction with others.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Specialty in the State of Mississippi without being subject to any disciplinary or corrective action. Board Certified or Board Eligible in the Specialty. Privileges and membership on the active staff of the hospital’s medical staff.

Work Experience:

Palliative Care experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure—DUE UPON HIRE

• A current license to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi is required. A member of Forrest General Hospital's active medical staff with privileges to practice required. Be eligible for Forrest General Hospital Malpractice insurance.