Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
22 days ago
Hospice & Palliative Care MD/DO

Job Summary
The physician is responsible for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of the health problems presented by the patients.

Essential Functions
Assesses and monitors the medical needs of patients/significant others.Provides quality medical services to patients in a cost effective, appropriate manner and ensures coverage of case load at all times.Provides input into the development of policies and procedures as they related to medical practice and quality patient care.Provides oversight of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners and others providing delegated services to patients.Evaluates patients'/significant others'/staff educational needs and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or delegates to appropriate resources.Documents in a manner consistent with regulatory standards.Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Acts as a patient/family advocate.Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the development/application of clinical paths, process improvement and other related activities.\r\rActively works with Spectrum Health to meet financial and patient satisfaction goals.
QualificationsRequired Bachelor's Degree LIC-Physician (MD) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or LIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required CRT-DEA Registration - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 120 Days required CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association If required by specialty or stress test performed 120 Days required
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6\" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs\rWaist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs\rWaist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs\rWaist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs\rBilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs\rUnilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs\rPushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs\rPulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs\rSitting: Occasionally\rStanding: Frequently\rWalking: Frequently\rForward Bend - Standing: Occasionally\rForward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally\rTrunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally\rTrunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally\rSquat: Seldom\rStair Climbing: Seldom\rCrawling / Kneeling: Seldom\rReach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally\rReach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally\rHandling: Occasionally\rForceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally\rForceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally\rFinger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently\rVisual Acuity ¹\r[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom\r

Primary Location

SITE - Kent Community Campus Building Only - 750 Fuller Ave - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Home Palliative Care - CHMG West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8a-5p

Days Worked

Sunday-Saturday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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