Palliative Medicine Physician

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Patient Care:

• Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Provide clear and concise medical information.
• Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.

Diagnostic Procedures:

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.
• Perform procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.

Team

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.

Quality Improvement:

• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.

Compliance:

• Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.
• Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.

Continuous Learning:

• Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.
• Participate in ongoing medical education and training.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

Note:

Job summary and responsibilities reflect a broad set of clinical duties and collaborative practices.

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
• A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible

CHI Health-Common Spirit and Creighton University School of Medicine is adding to our Palliative Medicine Team in Omaha, Nebraska. We are seeking HPM Board eligible or Board Certified physicians to join our growing Palliative Medicine team. Be part of our newly launched Palliative Medicine fellowship with Creighton University School of Medicine - Omaha, NE. Join our consultative Palliative Medicine team, which includes Advanced Practice Providers, Social Worker, Chaplain and dedicated staff.

• Our team aims to serve our five CHI Health Omaha meter hospitals, with primary locations at our Academic Level I Trauma Center – Creighton University Medical Center Bergan campus.
• Avg 7 patient encounters per day per provider.
• Collaborate with Hospital Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology and more.
• Exciting launch of Creighton University School of Medicine Palliative Medicine fellowship.
• Program developing into an outpatient clinic to further serve patients and families.
• Monday–Friday; no on-call requirements.
• Strategic plan to start outpatient services.

Qualified candidates please send CV to:

Jon Rhodes
Physician Recruiter
jonathan.rhodes

Note:

Catholic Health Initiatives is a part of Common Spirit, one of the nation s largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.

Pay Range

$125.63 per hour