Inpatient Palliative Care Physician

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We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes the attending role for palliative patients in the community and in Presbyterian units, unless followed by their PCP.
• As a consultant, works with patient and family to develop a recommended plan of care supports appropriate medical treatment in concordance with the patient’s goals of care.
• Uses clinical skills to relieve the suffering of patients and their families.
• Provides support and oversight of the work of the palliative care team RN, APN or PAs direct patient care activities, as required by Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Maintains coding and encounter data standards for completeness, accuracy, timeliness and reimbursement level including legible documentation.
• Provides full and appropriate documentation of direct patient care services to support successful billing for all services.

Credentials Required:
MD/DO in a primary medical field appropriate to ABHPM standards. Five or more years experience. Fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine expected within 2 years of employment.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000

We offer more than the standard benefits!

Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day one effice benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more. Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement savings program with both matching programs and employer contributions.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services:

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including 1,200 providers and 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

About New Mexico:

New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of-living.

Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

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