Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional weekend and afterhours on-call shifts
Position Summary:
The Hospice and Palliative Physician manages patient care through telehealth and in-person visits, serving as the hospice attending physician and providing consultations for community physicians and BCN Nurse Practitioners.
The role includes performing medically necessary and recertification visits, participating in after-hours and weekend call rotations, and serving as a triage physician during the week. The physician collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in care planning and ensures continuity of care. Responsibilities also include completing certifications, recertifications, pre-authorizations, medical forms, and death certificates in compliance with BCN policies and federal and state hospice regulations.
Position Qualifications:
- Licensed to practice medicine in Kentucky and holds an active DEA license.
- Board-certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, or a relevant medical specialty; Hospice and Palliative Medicine certification preferred.
- Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or a minimum of two years post-residency medical experience required; two years of hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
- Knowledgeable in the principles, philosophy, and technical aspects of hospice and palliative care, with expertise in pain and symptom management preferred.
- Strong ability to work as part of a large interdisciplinary team, with excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Familiarity with quality management principles and ethical issues in hospice and palliative care.
- Compliance with BCN employee health, infectious disease, and vaccination policies required.
- Licensed driver with a reliable, insured vehicle meeting state requirements.
