Physician - PRN
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Palliative Care Physician, Internal Medicine Physician, Primary Care Physician
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PRN (as needed)
At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference for our families. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.
Description
Physician - PRN
Location:
Lexington, KY
Schedule: PRN (as needed)
At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference for our families. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.
We Offer
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Autonomy in your workday
- Flexible Schedules to support work/life balance (select positions)
- Mileage Reimbursement for work-related driving
- Up to 24 days of PTO accrued within the first year of employment
- 8 Paid Holidays (including day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve)
- Educational Assistance up to $3,000 per year & College Tuition Discounts
- Free Continuing Education Credits
The Role
The Hospice and Palliative Physician oversees the medical component of direct patient care through telehealth visits, and some regularly scheduled in-person visits. This will include accepting patients as the hospice attending physician and providing consultations at the request of community physicians or Bluegrass Care Navigators’ Nurse Practitioners, making medically necessary visits and face-to-face recertification visits, as needed. The Hospice and Palliative Physician position will participate in rotating shifts to cover after hours, weekend call and weekend visits through in-person and/or telehealth and serving as triage physician during the week.
This position coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team and includes participating in care planning meetings and performing other necessary administrative functions, including certifications, recertifications, pre-authorizations, and completion of medical forms and death certificates consistent with Bluegrass Care Navigators policies and in accordance with Federal and State hospice regulations.
Requirements
- Is currently licensed to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky, including a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
- Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, or appropriate medical society. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, preferred.
- A fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine or a minimum of two years of post-residency medical experience required.
- Two years of hospice or palliative experience preferred. Familiar with the philosophical and technical aspects of Hospice and Palliative care.
- Expertise in pain and symptom management preferred.
- Ability to work as a member of a large interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills and experience with conflict resolution.
- Familiar with principles of quality management and ethical issues in Hospice and Palliative care.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements, with personal auto liability insurance of $100,000/$300,000 in bodily injury coverage.
- Team members will be expected to comply with Bluegrass Care Navigators (BCN) Employee Health, infectious disease, and vaccination policies.
$97.93-$133.84 per hour Seniority level
- Seniority level
Entry level
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Health Care Provider - Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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