Physician WSS

Casual on Call or 0.2 FTE
Employed Position
First Shift hours with on call needs.

The Hospice physician provides remote online support to evaluate referred patients for appropriateness, and guidance to hospice nurses in the field as needed This provider is an integral member of an interdisciplinary team of nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants, chaplain, and others in the health care team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Hospice Physician provides oversight to clients and members of the interdisciplinary team to assure provision of quality palliative care including pain and symptoms management as you collaborate with the patients' attending physician.
• Collaborates with the clients primary care physician to ensure the seamless provision and transition of care.
• Assure appropriate evaluation, certification, and recertification of terminal prognosis at the time of admission and at the end of each certification period.
• Promotes Hospice services to physicians and health care audiences to promote access to end-of-life care.
• Available for phone consultation for acute patient clinical problems that cannot be resolved by the clinical team during on-call rotation. Most calls are triaged through a Nurse Practitioner prior to elevating to the physician on-call.
• Attends weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meeting and participates in hospice care planning
• Participates and/or leads training programs, in-service and education programs
• Fosters process improvement within the department
• Uses evidenced-based research to drive improvements in pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions in end-of-life care.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Doctor of medicine or osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school.
• Experience in a medical specialty dealing with terminally ill patients, such as internal medicine, family medicine, oncology, or geriatrics and with demonstrated experience in the principles of pain and symptom management. Current and unencumbered license to practice in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
• Hold a current DEA license

Preferred:

• Board certification or fellowship trained in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred.

Age Specific Competencies:

Hospice has the ability to serve all ages, generally adults

Physical Demands:

Sedentary Work

Work Environment:

Remote work with varying pace and frequent interruptions. Must be able to multi-task, think critically and prioritize well.

Required Work Schedule:

Referrals and certifications for admissions occur during normal business hours with some flexibility. 24 hour on-call rotation is required- generally 7 days on/7 days off. Almost all calls occur during normal business hours.

Summary of Benefits at Winona Health:

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:

Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources.

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers and position reclassifications.

Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

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