Hospice Team Physician​/San Diego

Overview

Position: Hospice Team Physician at Sharp Care Medical Group

Location: San Diego, CA

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $275,000 to $ (Based on experience)

Welcome to Sharp Care Medical Group, a beacon of innovation in the heart of San Diego, California. Our rapidly expanding medical group, supported by a robust Independent Physician Association, delivers both the allure of a large practice and the personalized touch of a smaller one. At Sharp Care Medical Group, we merge the freedom of independent practice with comprehensive support services, freeing you to focus on what you do best: caring for patients.

Join us in America’s Finest City and thrive in a professional landscape designed to fulfill your aspirations without the administrative hassle.

Serve as the physician designee when the Medical Director is not available pursuant to a mutually agreed upon schedule, including being available to Hospice staff for clinical guidance and patient care needs.

• Educational Excellence: NP / MSN (or advanced practitioner degree) or equivalent PA degree.
• Licensure:
  Current NP CA License - Board Certification or eligibility in internal medicine, pediatrics, or family medicine.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional ability to connect and collaborate for impactful patient and team interactions.
• Team Physician will have the following responsibilities for each Hospice patient for whom Team Physician has administrative responsibility:
  Reviews and documents the clinical information for each Hospice patient and provides written certification that it is anticipated that the patient's life expectancy is 6 months or less if the illness runs its normal course, taking into consideration: (1) the primary terminal condition; (2) identification of all related and unrelated diagnoses; (3) current subjective and objective medical findings; (4) identification of medication regimen and determines which medications are hospice related/covered and which are not;
  
  (5) reviews the recommended treatment interventions per attending MD and provide input into appropriateness related to terminal illness and Hospice plan of care.
• Works closely with Utilization Review Department to correctly identify the most appropriate ICD 10 codes.
• Before the recertification period for each patient, reviews the patient s clinical information and determines continued eligibility in collaboration with attending MD. Documents according to Medicare requirements for recertification.
• Participates in the establishment of the plan of care in conjunction with the attending physician and interdisciplinary team prior to providing care.
• In conjunction with the patient s attending physician and the interdisciplinary team, reviews and establishes the plan of care at intervals no greater than 15 days.
• Reviews and signs C2 (Controlled Drugs) prescriptions and returns to Pharmacy provider as required by law. Reviews and signs Death Certificates ensuring accuracy of information and returns to mortuary.
• Is available to facilitate communication between the medical staff and Hospice staff as needed.
• Makes home visits with Hospice staff as warranted for clinical guidance and changes in the Hospice Plan of Care.
• May assume attending physician role for patients on General In-Patient level of Care in the Hospice homes and Sharp Hospitals for which medical privileges exist; however such services attending physician services may not be included in Administrative Services which are billed to Hospice.
• Documents in the Electronic Health Record per agency protocol.
• Performs Face-to-face encounter visits in accordance with Medicare requirements and Hospice policy.
• Participates in educating Hospice staff through formal and informal in-services.
• Participates in Case Conference meetings to review active cases as requested.

At Sharp Care Medical Group, you’re not just joining a team; you’re becoming part of a family. A family that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your achievements. Here, your professional aspirations and personal dreams don’t just coexist—they flourish. Dive into a career that s as fulfilling as the sunny days of San Diego. Apply today and redefine what it means to be a Nurse Practitioner.

• Comprehensive Healthcare Package:
  Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement Planning:
  Robust retirement benefits to secure your future
• Generous Time Off:
  Paid Time Off, Sick Time
• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  CME Allowance

Sharp Care an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.