Physician - Palliative Care Hospice

Responsibilities

Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area. Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management. Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients. Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital. Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested. Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner. Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules. About Ascension Illinois Ascension Illinois is an award-winning health system committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care to communities we are privileged to serve in Chicago and the surrounding region. Our physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians care for patients in the city of Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area including the northwest suburbs. We are one of the largest health systems in Illinois, with 5 hospitals serving Illinois families for over 156 years. About Chicago Suburbs Beautiful suburban locations, convenient access to downtown Chicago. Quick travel to O'Hare International Airport. Excellent schools, parks, recreation, walking/running/biking trails, shopping, restaurants and theaters. About Ascension Medical Group When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration

Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

What additional preferences we're seeking No additional preferences

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