Access Physician

Chapters Health System

. Ensure physician services are provided to the Patient Access Department to facilitate timely access to hospice care .

Posted 9/30/2026part-timeFlorida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30,000 - $700,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hospice and palliative medicine, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing physician direction for patient access to hospice care. Capable of evaluating patient eligibility and managing the admissions process while maintaining high standards of care and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD Or DO DegreeLicensed To Practice Medicine In FloridaBLS CertificationPalliative Medical Practice ExperienceHospice And Palliative Medicine Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient Eligibility EvaluationRegulatory DocumentationSymptom ManagementClinical Narrative WritingMedication OrderingEMR DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationAdmissions Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Emotional Stress ManagementPatient EducationProfessional Representation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

DEA NumberState Controlled Substances RegistrationMedicare And Medicaid NumbersMalpractice Coverage Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Hospice CarePatient Access DepartmentLocal Coverage DeterminationsQuality Improvement ActivitiesFlorida Care Provider Background Screening

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure physician services are provided to the Patient Access Department to facilitate timely access to hospice care
Provide physician direction and education to admissions personnel
Assist in obtaining additional information to establish patient eligibility
Complete regulatory hospice physician documentation for each admission
Collaborate with the Director of Patient Access Services and Patient Access/Admissions Department to maximize access to hospice care
Review, confirm, and evaluate patient information from medical records, referring or primary physicians, and Patient Access/Admissions Nurses
Determine initial and ongoing hospice eligibility based on prognostic indicators, Local Coverage Determinations, coexisting conditions, and disease progression
Provide verbal certification of hospice eligibility
Complete written certification and clinical narratives for eligible admitted patients
Order medications promptly to promote comfort for newly admitted patients
Evaluate the admissions process and recommend efficiency and accuracy improvements
Educate Patient Access/Admissions and Professional Relations Departments on eligibility information and regulatory changes
Determine related or unrelated medications, treatments, and hospitalizations and document them in the EMR
Assist in reviewing hospital patients for appropriate levels of care and participate in hospital interdisciplinary groups
Represent the Company professionally and comply with applicable regulations, policies, health and safety practices, confidentiality requirements, and quality improvement activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida, with willingness to obtain additional states as required
Current DEA number for Florida and additional requested states
State Controlled Substances Registration in Maryland and the District of Columbia
Current Medicare and Medicaid Numbers
Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association or the Red Cross, with in person training
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience or Fellowship
Knowledge and experience in palliative medical practice and symptom management
Basic computer skills including email and word processing (Microsoft Outlook and Word or equivalent)
Must be able to physically access any home in the Organization’s service area
Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families
Eligible for malpractice coverage under Chapters’ policy terms
Board eligible or board certified in a recognized field of the American Board of Medical Specialties preferred
Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
Hospice and Palliative Medicine ABMS or HMDCB certification preferred if not already certified
Consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer and ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse eligibility after a conditional offer and ongoing eligibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for malpractice coverage under Chapters’ policy terms
Professional knowledge and skill development
Participation in Company research and educational activities
Participation in community and professional organizations