About this role
Hospice Physician (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Hybrid Flexibility
Join Us and Be Part of the Samaritan Difference!
A compassionate job-seeker is needed for the Physician opportunity with our company! As a Physician, you will be responsible for providing medical care to patients in Samaritan inpatient units. This opportunity offers $220,000 - $255,000 annually based on experience!
What You'll Do:
• Full-time position includes one weekend of on-call coverage per month and seven on-call nights per month. Weekend on-call nights may be applied toward the monthly on-call night requirement.
• Part-time position includes one weekend of on-call coverage per month and negotiable night shifts based on organizational need and scheduling requirements as per Hospice Medical Director.
• Provide medical care to patients in Samaritan inpatient units, including effective communication with patients and families and close collaboration with clinical and support staff.
• Provide medical consultation to hospice personnel to support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Provide palliative medicine consultation to patients and families, as appropriate.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings on a regular basis, as assigned, and provide comprehensive medical consultation to inform and guide patient care planning.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination with the patient's primary care physician and specialists, as clinically indicated.
• Actively participate in the education and training of fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Complete documentation in the electronic medical record and sign all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with office staff regarding scheduling, coordination, and other patient care needs.
• Support and actively participate in performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
• Understand and comply with applicable state and federal regulations, standards, and payer requirements.
• Review clinical policies and procedures and provide subject-matter input, as requested.
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage in accordance with established scheduling expectations.
• Provide in-service education and training to appropriate personnel and community healthcare professionals, as needed.
• Promote ongoing professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, literature review, in-services, and workshops.
• Attend staff meetings on a regular basis and contribute to organizational communication and collaboration.
• Accept and perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What You'll Bring To Our Team:
• Minimum of 4 years' related experience
• M.D. or D.O. required
• Current license to practice medicine in the state of New Jersey.
• Board certification in hospice and palliative care or eligibility for certification
• Bilingual is a plus!
Your Benefits Include, But Are Not Limited To:
• Qualifying employer under Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Highly competitive salary.
• 403 (b) and employer match.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Generous PTO
Samaritan is a leading not-for-profit, locally based provider of home-based primary care, palliative care, and hospice care, grief support, education, social connections and advocacy. Proudly serving the South Jersey community since 1980.
To learn more, please visit our website: samaritannj.org