Vitas Healthcare

WHO WE ARE We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Backed by industry-leading experts and an expanding network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients lives. VITAS team members help patients navigate the end of life with dignity, comfort and peace ensuring every moment matters. WHO YOU ARE You are a medical or osteopathic practitioner licensed by the state in which you plan to work. In addition to being board-certified or board-eligible in hospice and palliative medicine, internal medicine, family practice, or a related specialty, you should be familiar with the principles of hospice and registered with the DEA. You keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day to extend comfort and dignity to all people at the end of life s journey. WHAT YOU LL DO As a hospice physician, you will partner with interdisciplinary teammates to provide VITAS patients and families with high-quality care at the most challenging point in life. Through a combination of inpatient rounds and in-home visits, you will use your compassion, communication skills and deep expertise to build meaningful relationships with your patients and the people who love them. You will see the person behind each prognosis and create care plans centered around the patient s wishes, needs and beliefs, often working in concert with the patient s primary care physician. You will advocate for all patients with a strong sense of commitment, discussing goals for their care while addressing their hopes and fears. WHERE YOU LL WORK You will split your time between regular rounds in an inpatient unit (IPU) a hospital-like environment in a fixed location and home visits to patients who choose to receive hospice and palliative care in a private residence, assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility. Both environments come with support from an interdisciplinary team of hospice and palliative experts nurses, aides, chaplains and social workers. In the IPU, you ll collaborate with teammates who work in that environment each day. Outside of it, you'll lead a weekly meeting with the teammates who assist in the home-visit portion of your practice

The physician has the responsibility for the medical care and treatment of patients rendered by the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT) and shall consult and cooperate with the patient's attending physicians. The physician provides direction and guidance to the staff and volunteers of the hospice IDT to assure the maintenance of quality standards of care for patients and families. Actively participates in the clinical education and training for hospice patient care, admissions, and administrative personnel. The physician has the responsibility for the medical care and treatment of patients rendered by the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT) and shall consult and cooperate with the patient's attending physicians. The physician provides direction and guidance to the staff and volunteers of the hospice IDT to assure the maintenance of quality standards of care for patients and families. Actively participates in the clinical education and training for hospice patient care, admissions, and administrative personnel. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a member in good standing on the medical staff of an accredited hospital in the state where the hospice is located. Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care, with at least a working knowledge of oncology. Knowledge of palliative medicine, with particular emphasis on control symptoms associated with terminal illness. Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency to write scheduled prescriptions. Medical malpractice and liability insurance in amounts and with carriers satisfactory to VITAS. EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy with current license to practice in the state where the hospice program in located. Board eligible/certified in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or other related specialty with a working knowledge of the principles of palliative medicine and symptom management.

The Nurse Practitioner performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician. Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. Discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan. Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment. Monitors and maintains progress of patients and reports progress to supervising physician. Has the ability to work collaboratively with hospice employees and volunteers as part of an IDT. QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must have a minimum of (2) years experience in hospice, home health or community health in the past five (5) years. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to assist in lifting and transferring patients as required. Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to stand or walk in excess of one hour per day, talk, hear, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch as needed. EDUCATION Requires completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. State licensure is also required. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES EOE/AA M/F/D/V

The Nurse Practitioner performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician. Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. Discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan. Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment. Monitors and maintains progress of patients and reports progress to supervising physician. Has the ability to work collaboratively with hospice employees and volunteers as part of an IDT. QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must have a minimum of (2) years experience in hospice, home health or community health in the past five (5) years. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to assist in lifting and transferring patients as required. Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to stand or walk in excess of one hour per day, talk, hear, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch as needed. EDUCATION Requires completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. State licensure is also required. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES EOE/AA M/F/D/V

The Nurse Practitioner performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician. Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition. Discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan. Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment. Monitors and maintains progress of patients and reports progress to supervising physician. Has the ability to work collaboratively with hospice employees and volunteers as part of an IDT. QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must have a minimum of (2) years experience in hospice, home health or community health in the past five (5) years. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to assist in lifting and transferring patients as required. Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to stand or walk in excess of one hour per day, talk, hear, sit, stoop, kneel and crouch as needed. EDUCATION Requires completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program. State licensure is also required.

WHO WE ARE We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Supported by industry-leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients lives. Our priority is to care: For our patients, for each other, and for the future. WHAT YOU LL DO As a patient care administrator (PCA), you will join the senior leadership team for a VITAS service area, ensuring the clinical, financial, and operational aspects of hospice are running smoothly within your purview. You will support all the members of the interdisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and more. You will coach team members, consult on clinical matters, and lead performance improvement initiatives to elevate the patient experience. WHERE YOU LL WORK Our PCAs work at a local VITAS office every day, supporting team members as needed. WHAT S EXPECTED FROM YOU Our PCAs blend leadership skills and clinical expertise to effectively manage their team, ensuring quality and continuity of care for patients. In addition to your RN license and at least four years of healthcare management experience, you ll have the traits that make the VITAS Difference: Commitment, Compassion, and a Can-do Attitude. You will keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in service of our core commitment: Extending comfort and dignity to all people at the end of their life s journey. QUALIFICATIONS Current Registered Nurse License to practice in the state where the VITAS Program is located. Two years of home health and hospice experience. Four years of healthcare management experience. Hands-on fiscal and budgetary experience. Experience managing a team of leaders. PCA Requirements and Qualifications Director of Patient Care Services Required RN with BSN or another health related field and 3 years experience within last 5 in hospice, home health, primary care clinic, or health facility and One year in a supervisory or administrative position OR RN with 4 years experience in last 5 in a hospice, home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility and One year in a supervisory or administrative capacity. EDUCATION Bachelor s degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred. See table above for specific requirements per state.

The nurse practitioner is a member of the core interdisciplinary group whose primary function is to provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to meet the needs of the seriously ill patient and family, as requested by the referring physician. The nurse practitioner will work with the interdisciplinary group who implement the plan of care. Job Responsibilities Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care. Facilitate access to appropriate support models of care (i.e., hospice, rehabilitation, on-going aggressive treatment). Assist with diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic health conditions. Educate facility staff, co-workers and the community on all aspects of palliative care and the services provided by VITAS Palliative Care. Attend, participate, and lead (when applicable) internal VITAS Palliative Care s team meetings. Consult with the referring physician, the acute care team and other involved providers to contribute to the patient s plan of care. Prepare and maintain accurate patient records, charts and documents to support the medical practice and reimbursement for services provided. Prescribe medications including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed and after collaboration with palliative care and referring physician. Order diagnostics / treatments as needed after collaboration with palliative care and referring physicians. Interpret, evaluate and communicate diagnostic findings to the appropriate parties. Collaborate with and supervise palliative care team members, when applicable. Assist in development of clinical practice guidelines / standards in support of quality palliative care as requested by supervisor. Utilize a customer service approach in all interactions with VITAS customers. Adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization. Participate in on-call rotation as needed. Other duties as requested by supervisor. Experience: Minimum 2-5 years nursing experience; clinical nursing care in oncology, hospice, geriatrics, intensive care preferred. Knowledge of the interdisciplinary team concept. Experience in patient education, care planning and management of pain and other symptoms for patients with advanced, serious illness is desired. Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with department heads, managers, coworkers and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions. Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within an automated system as well as a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word. Education: Masters of Nursing from an accredited university. Job Responsibilities Nurse practitioner for palliative and hospice, community based.