JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
JOB SUMMARY:

Provides leadership and medical direction for the Palliative Care Department and staff. Providers input in the development of standards of care. Acts as a liaison between Palliative Care Department and STHS Medical staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine with no restrictions. Must be a staff physician of St. Tammany Health System. Palliative Care Fellowship completed, Board Certified Palliative Care Physician preferred.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off. ACLS and/or PALS is preferred.

Must have a valid and current state issued driver's license. Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.