SPECIFIC DUTIESProvide medical care to hospice patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment focused on palliation and comfortManage pain and other distressing symptoms using evidence-based palliative practicesConduct face-to-face visits, including required hospice eligibility encounters when applicableParticipate in goals-of-care discussions with patients and familiesWork collaboratively with the hospice interdisciplinary team, including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and aidesAssist with facilitating admissions to Inpatient and Outpatient including prognosis, terminal diagnosis determination, DNR, peer consultation with attending and referring physiciansClinical supervision for outpatient teams with oversight of care planning, symptom management, level of care changes, medical decision making and any other task associated with outpatient team supervisionIPU rounding at multiple facilities with placement based on operational and patient care prioritiesAssist with and perform procedures in the IPUParticipating in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings as requiredEducate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life expectationsSupport ethical decision-making; Research, exercise and promote best practices in palliative and hospice medicineCertify and recertify patient eligibility for hospice services in accordance with CMS guidelinesReview and approve plans of care, medication regimens, and symptom management strategiesProvide clinical consultation, education and guidance to team members including Nurses, CNA's, Social Workers, Chaplains, and nurse practitioners, nurses, and other team members Provide clinical guidance and education to hospice staffEnsure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, state, and accrediting body requirementsParticipate in chart reviews, audits, and survey readiness activitiesCollaborate with attending physicians to ensure continuity and appropriateness of careParticipate in quality improvement initiatives and performance review activitiesBe flexible, organized and work effectively and professionally under stressDemonstrates compassion, empathy, and patience when interacting with patients, families, co-workers, and members of the public. General Description: Direct medical care and clinical support to hospice patients and families, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life.