Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician Assistant

Palliative Medicine Physician

CHI Health-CommonSpirit and Creighton University School of Medicine is adding to our Palliative Medicine Team in Omaha, Nebraska. We are seeking a HPM Board eligible or Board Certified physician to join our growing Palliative Medicine team.

Be part of our newly launched Palliative Medicine fellowship with Creighton University School of Medicine - Omaha, NE. Join our consultative Palliative Medicine team, which includes Advanced Practice Providers, Social Worker, Chaplain, and dedicated staff.

Job Description

• Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Provide clear and concise medical information.
• Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.
• Perform procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.
• Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.
• Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
• Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.
• Participate in ongoing medical education and training.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.

Requirements

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible in specified area of medical specialty.
• A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible.

Benefits

• Average 7 patient encounters per day per provider.
• Collaborate with Hospital Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, and more.
• M-F schedule; no call.
• Strategic plan to start outpatient services.

Community Overview

Our team aims to serve our five CHI Health Omaha "metro" hospitals, with primary locations at our Academic Level I Trauma Center - Creighton University Medical Center Bergan campus. The exciting launch of the Creighton University School of Medicine Palliative Medicine fellowship is part of our program's development into an outpatient clinic to further serve patients and families.

Pay Range

$125.63 - $125.63/hour.