Hospice Physician PRN/Variable

Hospice Physician
in-person preferred/remote considered

HopeWest is in search of a PRN hospice physician - the position will be based in Grand Junction, Colorado with preference for in-person (remote option considered).

HopeWest is a nationally renowned non-profit hospice and palliative medicine organization, that has been recognized as Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work multiple times. Hospice physicians work closely with an interdisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, chaplains, nurse practitioners, and certified aides to provide excellent and compassionate care.

If you are looking for direct patient care work on a robust interdisciplinary team that provides meaningful, compassionate care for patients - join us as a hospice physician! Serving as a hospice physician is a multifaceted responsibility that includes providing medical expertise to the team, seeing patients and reviewing charts for hospice eligibility.

Schedules are flexible and allow for a work pace that supports not only excellence in patient care but job satisfaction. There is also an on-call rotation providing additional reimbursement.

HopeWest offers $110/hr with generous on-call stipends. Medical malpractice insurance is also provided at no charge that fully covers the work performed on behalf of HopeWest.

Qualifications:
Active and unrestricted license to practice in Colorado
Current DEA Registration
Board Certification required - additional Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and/or Hospice Medical Director Certification preferred.
Two or more years experience as hospice physician preferred

We are looking for a hospice physician that encompasses the following traits:

1. Are generous, selfless, humble, adaptable and resolute.
2. Express values that drive behaviors "above and beyond" their colleagues' expectations.
3. Are intentional about-and experts at-teaming.
4. Are calm in the "eye of the storm."
5. Employ a wide array of creative systems thinking skills to solve problems.
6. Have exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
7. Teach systems-based practice as part of clinical care.
8. Identify personal and professional mentors as key to their development.

Work for a Non-profit that Cares about Each Patient and Each Staff Member: HopeWest was founded 30 years ago through a community-wide vision and serves over 2,500 patients each year. It has a dedicated staff of over 400 people and more than 1,200 volunteers and looks for innovative ways to serve the needs of our communities. In addition to providing care in the place patient's call home, HopeWest is proud to provide inpatient hospice care in its beautiful 13-room unit in Grand Junction. The Center for Hope and Healing provides bereavement and counseling support to adults, and grief support to children and teens through HopeWest Kids. In 2021 a new service was launched - P.A.C.E. - Program for All Inclusive Care of the Elderly - that offers care in the home as an alternative to nursing home care.

HopeWest consistently provides a higher standard of care per the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Hospice Survey than most hospices in the United States. It is an award-winning organization. HopeWest was a HealthcareFirst Hospice Honors Recipient in 2022 and other years for providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregiver's point of view.

Discover Western Colorado: Enjoy over 300 days a year of sunshine! Western Colorado has world class ski resorts, hiking, river rafting and mountain biking.

Grand Junction is home to the Colorado National Monument with towering monoliths and spectacular sheer-walled canyons. The Grand Mesa offers year-round outdoor recreation as well as a ski resort. Grand Junction features a lively downtown with restaurants, adventure stores, and HopeWest's Heirlooms - an upscale resale store featuring fine jewelry, beautiful furniture, home décor, gently used clothing and antiques. The town of Palisade is known for its wineries, peaches, and music festivals. Only two hours away are the hot springs of Ouray's "Little Switzerland", and Moab, home of Arches National Park.

HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. This position will remain open until filled.