Corewell Health in St Joseph and Niles, MI, is seeking an experienced, compassionate, Board Certified Physician to join the dedicated team of Hospice providers to help meet the needs of hospice patients in our community.
This position will be responsible for clinical oversight of a large hospice team, ensuring patients are appropriate for hospice, adhering to all regulations and CMS requirements for both the physician and the hospice service. Seeing patients as needed for acute symptoms, goals of care, or family meetings. Regularly assess patients for correct level of care while serving patients of Corewell Health Hospice of Southwest Michigan in the Allegan, Berrien, Cass, & Van Buren County service areas.
Corewell Health Hospice specializes in providing end of life care and symptom management to individuals with a life expectancy of six months or less, serving individuals in their home, nursing facilities, and Hanson Hospice Center.
This is a full-time opportunity, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, plus call coverage, for Corewell Health West and Corewell Health South.
We desire candidates who are fellowship trained and Board Certified in Hospice Care with 5 years of experience, who enjoy being part of a collaborative care team that includes APPs, nurses, therapists, care managers and spiritual caregivers.
Essential Functions
Assesses and monitors the medical needs of patients/significant others.
Provides quality medical services to patients in a cost effective, appropriate manner and ensures coverage of case load at all times.
Provides input into the development of policies and procedures as they relate to medical practice and quality patient care.
Provides oversight of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners and others providing delegated services to patients.
Evaluates patients'/significant others'/staff educational needs and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or delegates to appropriate resources.
Documents in a manner consistent with regulatory standards.
Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Acts as a patient/family advocate.
Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the development/application of clinical paths, process improvement and other related activities.
Actively works with Corewell Health to meet financial and patient satisfaction goals.
Qualifications
LIC-Physician (MD) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Required Or
LIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Required
CRT-DEA Registration - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Required
CRT-Controlled Substance (CDS) - STATE_MI State of Michigan - Upon Hire Required
Board Certification. Required
At least four years' experience in clinical practice, preferably in a medical group setting. Required
Experience in leading project teams and a commitment to develop as a physician leader. Preferred
With a rich history dating back to the 1800s, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan, is a beacon of medical excellence in the region – continually working to create an integrated system of care that is accessible, affordable, compassionate, and responsible. Our state-of-the-art facility, with more than 250 beds, includes the recent addition of our Medical Pavilion – a multi-million-dollar expansion creating more than 260,000 square feet of new space, provides an array of inpatient and ambulatory services.
The newly renovated emergency department includes 34 patient beds, 12 observation beds and additional treatment areas for the more than 45,000 patients we see each year. This transformation is part of a long-term vision to invest in the health of the community for generations to come.
Corewell Health in southwest Michigan is a teaching hospital, offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th year medical students from Michigan State…