Physician / Palliative Medicine / District of Columbia / Permanent / M

Company: Kurz Solutions
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description

Medical Director - Palliative Care CMO
The HUB for everything American and Political

The Community - Washington DC
Bigger than life monuments and memorials, the most famous house in America, renowned museums, world-class art galleries and eye-catching architecture continue to be reasons to visit and live in "the District . Washington DC is a hub for American politics and history, attracting as many school field trips as it does travelers. Spend some contemplative time at the Reflecting Pool within the National Mall, among the most patriotic places in the country. If you are looking to be right in the thick of things, look no further than Washington DC.

Southeast is the southeastern quadrant of Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, and is located south of East Capitol Street and east of South Capitol Street. It includes the Capitol Hill and Anacostia neighborhoods, the Navy Yard, the U.S. Marine Barracks, the Anacostia River waterfront, Eastern Market, the remains of several Civil War-era forts, historic St. Elizabeth's Hospital, RFK Stadium, Nationals Park, and the Congressional Cemetery. It is also contains a landmark known as "The Big Chair, " located on Martin Luther King Avenue. The quadrant is bisected by the Anacostia River, with the portion that is west of the river sometimes referred to as "Near Southeast ".

Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is the District of Columbia's agency responsible for determining eligibility for supports and services for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities; for ensuring an adequate system of qualified provider agencies and ensuring that people are linked to other resources and agencies that may meet their needs.

Address: 250 E St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Overview (duties include but are not limited to)
The Medical Director shall take the lead in developing knowledge and skills between the District's service coordinators and the service provider network in identifying community resources available for palliative and end of life care and integrate these services within their network.

• Identify when support teams, including family members and guardians could benefit from education and coaching while facing decisions related to palliative or end of life care.
• Develop opportunities for networking, collaboration, exchange of ideas and utilization of best practice.
• Be available to work with service coordinators, Health and Wellness staff, service providers, and others as needed to ensure that comprehensive end of life planning is taking place and identify systemic recommendations and policies to be enacted to improve this support. Qualifications
  • Graduation with a degree of Doctor of Medicine, MD or DO, from an accredited school.
  • Must have completed an approved residency training program and be Board Certified or Board Eligible.
  • Must be able to be credentialed, privileged and possess a current, permanent, full and unrestricted District of Columbia license to practice medicine.
  • Must have certification in Palliative Care.
  • Must have at least two (2) years of CMO experience.
    KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.
    
    
    

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