Empath Health, is currently seeking compassionate and a skilled Admissions Physician to join our team on a PRN Basis.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• In collaboration with the Admissions RNs, the admissions physician conducts a comprehensive medical assessment of patients referred for hospice care, including evaluating medical history and current symptoms 

• Writing the initial certification of terminal illness for patients who are being admitted into hospice care.

• Licensure: Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida
• Active DEA license
• Certifications: Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board certification by an American Board of Medical Specialties’ recognized specialty that deals with care of the terminally ill, such as Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Oncology or Geriatrics.
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