Associate Medical Director in Collier/Naples, Florida – Full Time + Benefits
VITAS Healthcare is seeking physicians with a passion for end-of-life care to join our team in Collier/Naples, FL as a Home-care Physician. As a VITAS Home-care Physician, you will be providing high quality patient centered care through an interdisciplinary team approach to patients residing in our communities wherever they call home.
Primary Responsibilities
Oversee the medical care and treatment of patients rendered by the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT)
Work in collaboration with the Hospice team manager and Medical Director to supervise the staff and volunteers of the hospice IDT to assure the maintenance of quality standards of care for patients and families
Participate in the clinical education and training of hospice patient care, admissions, and administrative personnel
Why VITAS?
VITAS Healthcare is a pioneer in hospice care, and the largest dedicated end-of-life care provider in the United States. We provide our employees with a foundation and the stability for continual growth and advancement. We have a reputation for treating our employees like we treat our patients - with care and dignity.
As a VITAS physician, you can expect:
Vast opportunities for professional growth and personal development
To be at the forefront of the practice of palliative care and hospice
The ability to focus on the patient's needs and comfort
To provide access to hospice care to those who need it most
A collaborative patient-centered work environment
Access to award-winning VITAS technology that makes practicing medicine easier and more fulfilling
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree with current license to practice in the state where the hospice program in located
Board eligible/certified in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or other related specialty with a working knowledge of the principles of palliative medicine and symptom management
Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency to write scheduled prescriptions
Medical malpractice and liability insurance in amounts and with carriers satisfactory to VITAS
At least 2 years of experience, with a knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care and a working knowledge of oncology
Membership in good standing on the medical staff of an accredited Florida hospital
