Position Details:

• Salaried Position
• Full-time
• Base Hours M-F: 8am – 5pm
• Rotating weekend, holiday, and after hours on-call phone support
• Salary commensurate with experience

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Physician provides medical care and education to patients and families in a variety of settings, inpatient, outpatient, home, and facility based, for both non-hospice palliative care (Keystone Medical Services) and hospice patients (Hospice of Holland).

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides medical consultation to all Hospice personnel of the various programs in Hospice of Holland. Assumes the responsibility of primary physician for patients admitted to Hospice without a qualified primary care physician.
• Participates in admission and re-certification process and in the weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Makes visits to patients as appropriate i.e. acuity, date of admission, pain and symptom management, meet regulatory requirements, etc.
• Provides consultation as needed with any patient’s attending physician regarding symptom control and/or other clinical care plan issues. Serves as a consultant to community physicians regarding potential Hospice patients.
• Assists in the Palliative Care program (Keystone Medical Services), collaborating on standing protocols, practice standards and outcome measurements. Sees palliative patients on an inpatient or outpatient basis.
• Reviews patient’s medical diagnosis, prognosis, medications, procedures and clinical course, as appropriate to ensure cost-effectiveness and Medicare compliance.
• Develops and maintains effective and positive relationships with health care professionals within the community. Serves as a source of end-of-life medical expertise, educating and promoting the benefits of hospice care.
• Participates with the Medical Director in establishing a call schedule to provide twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) days a week coverage of physician services.
• Understands and assures compliance of regulations and standards particular to state, federal, and accreditation associated programs pertinent to patient care.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated above.

All employees are required to comply with the policies and procedures of Hospice of Holland, Inc. and with all state and federal requirements. They will also comply with confidentiality laws as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices.

Position Qualifications:

• Possesses current license, (M.D. or D.O.) to practice medicine in the State of Michigan.
• Has board eligibility/certification in internal medicine, family medicine, oncology, emergency medicine, or hospice and palliative medicine. Active board certification is preferred.
• Board certified in palliative medicine, or will become board certified in palliative medicine, within 2 years of hire.
• Fellowship training is preferred.
• Has practiced medicine for at least three years.

Benefits Summary:

• Medical insurance paid 100% by Hospice of Holland
• Dental insurance paid 100% by Hospice of Holland
• Vision insurance paid 100% by Hospice of Holland
• Malpractice insurance paid 100% by Hospice of Holland
• Credentialing fees paid 100% by Hospice of Holland
• Continuing education assistance totaling $2,500 per year
• Life insurance - Hospice of Holland pays for $15,000. Additional coverage optional
• Long-term disability insurance paid 100% by Hospice of Holland
• Short-term disability - optional participation
• 401(k) plan with 4% employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Monthly cell phone stipend

Hospice of Holland is a non-profit organization deeply committed to providing the most compassionate and highest quality of care to those in need of our services through physical, emotional, and spiritual support. The Physician plays a critical role in that mission and in bringing the best quality of life possible to patients with advanced illness and their families by treating complex pain, reducing symptoms, easing suffering, and providing education through Keystone Medical Services and Hospice of Holland.