Hospice and Palliative Care Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Georgia
LocumTenens.com
Irwinton, GA
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD-210236-MD-GA
Title: MD
Dates Needed: Starting ASAP and ongoing for up to 6 months
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This 329-bed hospital in Northern Georgia provides comprehensive medical services with an established palliative care program requiring physician supervision. The facility operates with the Cerner EMR system and maintains modern medical equipment to support quality patient care. The hospital seeks coverage for a vacancy in their palliative care department with credentialing requiring 60-90 days and emergency privileges available for qualified candidates.
About the Facility Location
This area offers diverse attractions within a few hours drive, featuring natural destinations like Amicalola Falls State Park, Brasstown Bald Mountain, and Vogel State Park alongside entertainment venues such as Six Flags Over Georgia and the Georgia Aquarium. Stone Mountain Park provides over 3,200 acres of natural beauty and ranks among the regional most visited attractions. The location serves as a gateway to coastal areas, mountain recreation, and unique experiences including wineries like Chateau Elan and Wolf Mountain Vineyards.
About the Clinician's Workday
The physician will provide comprehensive inpatient palliative care consultations for adult patients and supervise a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner. The schedule includes Monday through Friday coverage from 8 AM to 5 PM with no call obligations or holiday requirements. Daily responsibilities involve evaluating 2-3 new palliative care consultations and conducting follow-up assessments on 2-3 existing patients. Documentation must be completed using the Cerner EMR system while maintaining Board Certification and Fellowship training in Palliative Care with recent experience within the past 12 months.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 2-3 new patients and 2-3 follow-ups
Support Staff: Palliative Care NP
Patient Population: Adults
Location Type: On-Site
Government: No
Shift Times: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Procedures Required: Inpatient palliative care consultation and NP supervision
CertificationsRequired: Fellowship trained and Board Certified in Palliative Care with good amount of recent experience within past 12 months
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About the Company
LocumTenens.com
Welcome to a Career Opportunity with LocumTenens.com! We are a member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities. You will find us included among Atlanta's Best Places to Work and ranked #6 on Fortune 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Health Care and Biopharma. When hospitals or medical facilities are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary healthcare providers on demand. Patients Need Doctors – that’s where we come in … and you don’t need a medical degree! Demand is high and career opportunities are expanding.