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Hospice and Palliative Care
Job ID: ORD-187651-MD-GA
Palliative Care Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Northern Georgia
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This job at a glance
- Dates needed: May 1 – August 4
- Shift type: Day Shift
- Assignment type: Inpatient
- Call required: No
- Board certification required: Yes
Job description
About the facility
A hospital is seeking a palliative care physician for locum tenens coverage.
About the facility location
Get in touch with nature while in North Georgia and visit one of the Georgia State Parks near Helen, which include Smithgall Woods and Unicoi.
About the clinician's workday
The facility is seeking a Board-Certified MD or DO, fellowship-trained in Palliative Care, to fill a vacancy from May 1 to August 4. The provider will work on-site Monday through Friday for 8-hour shifts starting between 8:30 AM and 9 AM, with overtime available but no call or holiday coverage. The average patient load is three new patients and 34 follow-ups per day, with adult patients only. There is possible solo coverage with NP support, and they are looking for one provider who is already licensed, as there is no time for new licensing. Privileges are required with a 6090 day credentialing process, including case logs. The facility is using multiple agencies and is not open to permanent candidates.
Additional job details
- Case load/PPD: 3-4
- Patient population: Adults
- Location type: On-Site
- Shift time(s): 8:30 - 5:30
- Certifications required: BC in Palliative Care
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