Access Physician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Deliver physician services to the Patient Access Department to ensure prompt access to hospice care.

• Offer physician guidance and educational support to admissions staff.

• Assist in gathering additional information needed to verify patient eligibility.

• Complete all required regulatory hospice physician documentation for each admission.

• Collaborate with the Director of Patient Access Services and the Patient Access/Admissions Department.

• Review, validate, and assess patient information from medical records, referring or primary physicians, and admissions nurses.

• Establish initial and ongoing hospice eligibility using prognostic indicators, Local Coverage Determinations, coexisting conditions, and disease progression.

• Provide verbal confirmation of hospice eligibility.

• Generate written certifications and clinical narratives for patients who are admitted and eligible.

• Promptly prescribe medications to ensure comfort for newly admitted patients.

• Assess the admissions process and suggest improvements for efficiency and accuracy.

• Educate the Patient Access/Admissions and Professional Relations Departments regarding eligibility information and regulatory updates.

• Identify related/unrelated medications, treatments, and hospitalizations, documenting them in the EMR.

• Review hospital patients to determine appropriate levels of care and engage in hospital interdisciplinary groups.

• Take part in quality improvement initiatives, research, educational programs, and professional/community activities.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical institution.

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida, with a willingness to obtain licenses in additional states as necessary.

• Possess a current DEA number for Florida and any other states as requested.

• State Controlled Substances Registration in Maryland and the District of Columbia is required.

• Hold current Medicare and Medicaid Numbers.

• Maintain active BLS certification from either the American Heart Association or the Red Cross, with in-person training completed.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience or completion of a Fellowship.

• Eligibility for malpractice coverage in accordance with the Chapters’ policy terms.

• Possess knowledge and experience in palliative medical practice and symptom management.

• Basic computer proficiency including email and word processing (Microsoft Outlook and Word or equivalent).

• Must be able to physically access any home within the organization’s service area.

• Ability to manage emotional stress while working with terminally ill patients and their families.

• Consent to drug and/or alcohol testing following a conditional offer, along with ongoing adherence to the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

• Eligibility for Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for services rendered for Florida affiliates.

• Hospice and Palliative Medicine certification, ABMS board certification, and recognized ABMS field board eligibility/certification are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Supportive work environment focused on team collaboration and patient care.