Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm with occasional weekend and weekday afterhours call.
Position Summary:
The Hospice and Palliative Physician manages patient care through telehealth and in-person visits, serving as the hospice attending physician and providing consultations for community physicians and BCN Nurse Practitioners.
The role includes performing medically necessary and recertification visits, participating in after-hours and weekend call rotations, and serving as a triage physician during the week. The physician collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in care planning and ensures continuity of care. Responsibilities also include completing certifications, recertifications, pre-authorizations, medical forms, and death certificates in compliance with BCN policies and federal and state hospice regulations.
Position Qualifications:
Licensed to practice medicine in Kentucky and holds an active DEA license.
Board-certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, or a relevant medical specialty; Hospice and Palliative Medicine certification preferred.
Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or a minimum of two years post-residency medical experience required; two years of hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
Knowledgeable in the principles, philosophy, and technical aspects of hospice and palliative care, with expertise in pain and symptom management preferred.
Strong ability to work as part of a large interdisciplinary team, with excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
Familiarity with quality management principles and ethical issues in hospice and palliative care.
Compliance with BCN employee health, infectious disease, and vaccination policies required.
Licensed driver with a reliable, insured vehicle meeting state requirements.
