Physician Hospice/Palliative Medicine - Competitive Salary

Palliative Care Opportunity in Covington, LA -Located 40m to New Orleans and 1hr to Baton RougePosition Details

• Full-time, permanent
• Seeking a physician to provide leadership and medical direction for its Palliative Care Department.
• Providers input in the development of standards of care
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Join a team dedicated to world-class healthcare in a community-oriented setting.
Qualifications;
• Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine with no restrictions
• Palliative Care Fellowship completed, Board Certified Palliative Care Physician preferred
• Current BLS, and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off (ALS required by specialty only).
• ACLS and/or PALS is preferred
• Must have a valid and current state issued driver's license
• Must have reliable transportation for work with current safety inspection (brake tag) and vehicle license plate registration
• Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at his/her own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence
• Clearance of driving record check; Driving records shall not contain any of the following: a suspended or revoked driver's license, 3 or more moving violations in the past 36 months, 2 or more accidents in the past 36 months, 1 or more instances of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) within the past 24 months, at fault in a fatal accident within the past 5 years, leaving the scene of an accident within the past 36 months, and/or reckless driving within the past 12 months
Company Overview
• High performing, 5-Star health system in attractive community on north shore of Lake Pontchartrain across from New Orleans.