Palliative Care Physician - Per Diem

Overview

The Palliative Care Physician will provide Palliative Medicine consultative services as a member of the CHS Symptom Management & Supportive Care Service team at assigned CHS healthcare facilities where the program provides services.
This position requires local travel up to 50% throughout the Long Island area to other CHSLI facilities. Position will be onsite at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bethpage when not traveling.

Job Details

Responsibilities:
+ Provide consultation services in palliative medicine as part of the Symptom Management & Supportive Care Service Interdisciplinary Team.

+ Provide medical evaluation and treatment to patients on the service in both the inpatient and outpatient setting as assigned.

+ Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care, advance care planning, and completion of advance directives as appropriate.

+ Consult with the attending physician and the Interdisciplinar...