Hospice Job at Ohio Hospice in Wooster, OH

Ohio's Hospice LifeCare, located in Wooster is looking for a Team Physician to join our mission! The Team Physician will serve under the direction of the Medical Director and work primarily in an inpatient setting at the Stanley and Flo Gault Inpatient Pavilion, in addition to covering homecare teams.

The Team Physician provides expertise in caring for patients with life limiting, serious illness and their families. Responsible for assisting with the provision and maintenance of medical direction to hospice/palliative care teams which includes consultation, review of patient care, staff education, and liaison activities within the medical community.  The overall goal is to improve quality of life for every patient and family we have the privilege of serving.   

Qualifications:

• Active Unrestricted Ohio license to practice Osteopathic or Allopathic Medicine. 
• Board certified or eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred.
• Unrestricted DEA license.
• Completed COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides medical direction and support to hospice staff to ensure continuity of care and compliance regulations.
• Participates in the development of individual plans of care.
• Schedules and performs face to face assessments of hospice patients to estimate prognosis and evaluate for continued hospice eligibility. 
• Participates in decisions related to admissions, discharges, level of care changes and care planning for hospice patients to provide seamless care to patients and ensure the highest quality care. 
• Performs patient assessments and other medical procedures, including the prescribing of medications consistent with the collaborative practice agreement and conforming to state and federal law always.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families utilizing other Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members as needed.
• Ensures that the appropriate level of care – home care, respite, continuous care, or general inpatient - is utilized for hospice patients to achieve maximum palliation of symptoms and optimal use of the IDT.

Benefits: 

• Annual stipend for conferences and related CME activities
• Medical liability insurance coverage
• Paid fees related to Ohio medical license renewal, DEA renewal, and HMP or HMDC board certification
• Paid fees to renew a national  membership
• Competitive Pay 
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Short- & Long-Term Disability   
• Life Insurance 
• Generous Paid Time Off  Package
• Matching Retirement Plans 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Mileage reimbursement 

Ohio’s Hospice offers opportunity, advancement, and a great foundation for growth to energetic people looking to serve our mission. Those who join our team are committed to providing superior care and service so our patients and their families can celebrate life. We provide our staff members with the resources and support to contribute and make a difference in the lives of patients and families every day.    

As a member of our team, you'll have a chance to impact many lives. You may find a deeper meaning in your work or rediscover why you chose your profession in the first place. The passion you may have been missing in previous workplaces can be found at Ohio's Hospice. 

Ohio’s Hospice complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.   

Ohio’s Hospice is proud to be platinum certified through SAGECare, which provides training and consulting on LGBT aging issues to service providers. Ohio’s Hospice welcomes those in the LGBT community to join our team.