Hospice and Palliative Care Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage atInpatient Facility in Georgia Job at LocumTenens.com, Irwinton, GA

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  • LocumTenens.com
  • Irwinton, GA

Job Description

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
Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:


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  • Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet

  • Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist

  • Digital hub for assignment details

Job Tags

Locum, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift

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