Hospice and Palliative Care Physician Needed for Inpatient Locum Tenens Coverage in Georgia

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-GA
Title: MD
Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
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 Georgia provides comprehensive medical services with an established palliative care program. The facility maintains modern medical equipment and infrastructure to support quality inpatient care.
About the Facility Location

Georgia offers regional attractions suited to varied interests. The state features outdoor recreation and cultural experiences available throughout the year, making it accessible to clinicians with diverse recreational preferences.
About the Clinicians Workday

Clinicians will provide comprehensive inpatient palliative care consultations for adult patients and supervise a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner on-site. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with no call obligations. Daily responsibilities include evaluating 2-3 new palliative care consultations and conducting follow-up assessments on 2-3 existing patients. Fellowship training and Board Certification in Palliative Care are required, along with recent clinical experience within the past 12 months.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 2-3 new consults per day; 2-3 follow-up patients per day
Support Staff: Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Patient Population: Adults
Location Type: On-Site
Government: No
Shift Times: Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM; no call required
Procedures Required: Inpatient palliative care consultation; NP supervision
CertificationsRequired: Fellowship trained and Board Certified in Palliative Care required; recent clinical experience within the past 12 months require
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