Team Physician, Hospice Home Care (Per Diem)

Overview Oversees the medical care and treatment of Hospice patients and provides direction and guidance to the staff and volunteers to assure quality care. Consults and cooperates with the patients' attending physicians. Works under general direction. Participates in the evaluation and recertification of the terminal prognosis of patients at indicated intervals. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team (IDT) in the development, implementation, and ongoing revision of the physician plan of care (PPOC). Completes documentation of all patient care services provided. Intervenes when there is a possible revocation; reviews all revocations with the other members of the IDT. Provides medical expertise to admission and patient care staff on issues and challenges involving evaluation of terminal p