QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Degree in medicine or osteopathy from an accredited medical school. Completed Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred. Other essential requirements include: knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care, with at least a working knowledge of oncology medicine; knowledge of current hospice palliative medicine with particular emphasis on control of symptoms associated with a terminal illness; knowledge of the local medical community and the ability to enhance, by association with the hospice, the hospice's visibility and reputation with practicing physicians and area hospitals; ability to work collaboratively with the patient's primary physician to interpret the hospice program and effect optimum medical care and the ability to work collaboratively with hospice employees and volunteers as part of an interdisciplinary team. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations as requested. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Current unrestricted license to practice in the States of Georgia and Alabama is required. Must have or be eligible for membership in good standing on the medical staff of the accredited hospitals in the Columbus Hospice service area. DEA certificate Board certified in primary area of medicine - required Board certified in hospice and palliative medicine within two years of employment - required Must possess a valid Drivers' License, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to enter private residences that have infestations of insects or other pests, pets, odors, cigarette smoke, and variable sanitation conditions. Employee will be exposed to extremes of temperature and other weather conditions. Employee must have adequate means of transportation to drive on a regular basis to patient homes, nursing homes, or any destinations as needed to perform job duties as required. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment according to agency policy. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on behalf of Columbus Hospice, is required to comply with the law regarding seatbelt usage (e.g., seatbelts are required to be used). Hands-free communication is required while driving. | 
