Remote Access Physician

It's inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job. It's a mission. We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

The Hospice Access Physician ensures that physician services are provided to the Patient Access Department in order to facilitate timely access to care for eligible patients who have been referred to the hospice. Provides physician direction and education to admissions personnel, assists in obtaining additional information, when required, in order to establish eligibility, and completes regulatory hospice physician documentation for each admission.

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida with willingness to obtain additional states as required - currently requesting District of Columbia, State of Maryland, State of Georgia, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Additional states for continued growth and service support.
• Current DEA number for FL and additional states requested - currently requesting District of Columbia, State of Maryland, State of Georgia, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. State Controlled Substances Registration in above jurisdictions for Maryland and District of Columbia is required.
• Current Medicare and Medicaid Numbers
• Active BLS certification completed by either American Heart Association or the Red Cross, with in person training.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience or Fellowship
• If not already certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, completion of either the ABMS Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or the HMDCB certification preferred
• Eligible for malpractice coverage under Chapters’ policy terms
• Board eligible or board certified in a recognized field of the American Board of Medical Specialties preferred
• Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
• Knowledge and experience in palliative medical practice and symptom management
• Basic computer skills including use of email and word processing (Microsoft Outlook and Word or equivalent programs)
• Must be able to physically access any home in the Organization’s service area (i.e., navigate stairs, and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning)
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families

• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices
• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner
• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level
• Advance electronic media skills
• Support the Company’s research and educational activities
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally
• Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position

• Communication:
  Express thoughts and ideas clearly; adapt communication style to fit audience
• Initiative:
  Originate action to achieve goals
• Management Identification:
  Identify with and accept the problems and responsibilities of management
• Judgment:
  Make realistic decisions based on logic, facts and in consideration of organizational resources
• Planning, Organizing and Controlling:
  Establish course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal; plan proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources;…