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ABOUT US
VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.
All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Affinity Program
JOB DESCRIPTION
The physician has responsibility for the medical care and treatment of patients rendered by the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT), and shall consult and cooperate with the patients' attending physicians. The physician provides direction and guidance to the staff and volunteers of the hospice IDT to assure the maintenance of quality standards of care for patients and families.
The physician educates practicing physicians and others engaged in health care services regarding the hospice program and its potential benefits to patients.
Direct Patient Care
- Participates in the evaluation and certification/recertification of the terminal prognosis for patients on the team, at indicated intervals.
- Participates in the development of the initial plan of care (IPOC) as a member of the IDT.
- Participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing revision of the comprehensive plan of care.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of all patient care services provided.
- Participates in ongoing revision of the comprehensive POC when a patient is being cared for at a general inpatient level of care, including review of patient appropriateness for continued inpatient management.
- Intervenes proactively, as required, when there is a possible revocation, and reviews all revocations with the other members of the IDT.
- Provides medical expertise on an on going and timely basis to admission and patient care staff on issues and challenges involving evaluation of terminal prognosis and pain and symptom management.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a member in good standing on the medical staff of an accredited hospital in the state where the hospice is located.
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care, with at least a working knowledge of oncology.
- Knowledge of palliative medicine, with particular emphasis on control symptoms associated with terminal illness.
- Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency to write scheduled prescriptions.
- Medical malpractice and liability insurance in amounts and with carriers satisfactory to VITAS.
- Graduate of an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy with current license to practice in the state where the hospice program in located. Board eligible/certified in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or other related specialty with a working knowledge of the principles of palliative medicine and symptom management.
- EOE/AA M/F/D/V
Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work weekdays or weekends.
Choose a Career with VITAS
Why Work at VITAS?
VITAS began in South Florida in the late 1970s when a minister and a nurse decided there must be a better way to care for people who were dying. The company has grown, stretching from the East Coast to the West Coast today, and our now 12,000+ employees live these VITAS Values every day:
- Patients and families come first.
- We take care of each other.
- I’ll do my best today and do even better tomorrow.
- I am proud to make a difference.
As the nation’s leading hospice provider, we have the resources to foster employees’ success, with training, continuous education classes and opportunities for career development. We then give them the flexibility to do their jobs and improve their skills as they see fit, always meeting our high industry standards.
With locations throughout the US, including corporate offices, inpatient units, virtual care centers and medical equipment distribution facilities, opportunities for growth and relocation abound. Historically, general managers, vice presidents and C-suite executives have been long-standing VITAS employees who worked their way to their current roles.
Facility & Address
VITAS Healthcare
- 14651 N Dallas Parkway Suite 812 Dallas TX 75254
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