Vitas Healthcare

Physician Home Care & Inpatient

Vitas Healthcare • $180K — $220K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active medical staff member at an accredited hospital in the hospice's state.
  • Strong grasp of primary medical care principles, with oncology knowledge.
  • Familiarity with palliative medicine focused on terminal illness symptom control.
  • DEA registration necessary for prescribing controlled substances.
  • Adequate medical malpractice and liability insurance as per VITAS requirements.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.
EDUCATION
    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.

About Vitas Healthcare

Vitas Healthcare is a provider of end-of-life care services in the United States. The company was founded in 1978 by Hugh Westbrook and Esther Colliflower and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Vitas Healthcare provides hospice care, palliative care, and related services to patients with life-limiting illnesses. The company operates in 14 states and the District of Columbia and has over 200 locations. Vitas Healthcare is committed to providing compassionate care to patients and their families and has been recognized for its high-quality services.
Learn more about Vitas Healthcare
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
2011
* Ladders Estimates

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