Jacksonville, Florida
Physician Home Care Job Opening in Jacksonville, Florida - Why VITAS Healthcare and What Do They Offer Me?
VITAS Healthcare is the nation?s leading provider of end of life care. We provide our employees opportunities for professional growth, advancement and competitive benefits.
The physician has the responsibility for the medical care and treatment of patients rendered by the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT) and shall consult and cooperate with the patient?s 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. Actively participates in the clinical education and training for hospice patient care, admissions, and administrative personnel.
Benefits:
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
Affinity Program
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.
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.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy with current license to practice in Florida.
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Job ID: 2017-56499
Job Type: Full-time
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