Palliative Care Physician Lead Medical Director NY
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As a physician, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality medical care to patients within the scope of your qualifications and experience. Principal responsibilities will include the clinical care of patients within a physician led, patient centered team based environment, where the focus is on the provision of high quality, value based care.
Key responsibilities
Patient CareConduct comprehensive medical evaluations and assessments
Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for patients
Prescribe medication and other appropriate therapies
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
Perform medical procedures and surgeries when necessary
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
Provide patient education
CommunicationEffectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues
DocumentationMaintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in a timely fashion
Clinical ExpertiseStay current with latest medical research, treatments and technologies
Participate in CME and peer review activities
Collaborate with other specialists and healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
Work collaboratively with Advanced Practice Providers
Participate in the education of clinical learners (residents, APP students, etc)
Quality and SafetyParticipate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
Ensure safe care is provided to all patients
Ethical and Professional StandardsAdhere to the highest ethical and professional standards of medical practice
Uphold patient confidentiality and privacy
Comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
Qualifications
Doctorate MD or DO from an accredited medical school required
Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty.
Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to Hospital;
Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration;
Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Health system
DR-Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state required
Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence based medicine
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Compassion, empathy and a commitment to patient-centered care
Ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare team
Commitment to ongoing professional development and CME.
Working conditions
Hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility setting
May include on call and weekend shifts as required.
- Location:
- Ithaca, NY, United States