Doctor

Job Profile

Palliative care Team - Doctor

Locations : Ranchi and Hisar

Job Title: Palliative care Physician

Reports to: Palliative Care Field Services Director

Status: Full Time

Purpose of the Job

• Provide critical medical support for pain and symptom control and other palliative care needs to palliative care patients through the palliative care team
• Work as part of multi-disciplinary palliative care team in ensuring excellent patient care services and carrying out quality improvement initiatives

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily visits to patients homes/patients in OPC to provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care to the patient and to meet the general medical needs of the patient to the extent that these are not met by treating physician/oncologist
• Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care
• Consult with the team to establish a written plan of care
• Educate patients and/or caregivers on patients condition, progress of disease and end-of-life care and issues
• Maintenance of patient record
• Maintenance of Morphine record
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and assist nurse and counselor as required
• Education of staff and coworkers
• Attend fortnightly coordination meetings at headquarters
• Participate in continuing education training programs for palliative care staff during coordination meetings
• Provide community education
• Participate in outstation trainings as decided by Palliative care Director
• Assist in in-house training sessions as decided by Palliative care Director
• Perform other duties as requested
• Adhere to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Participate in events held by CanSupport for

• Bereaved families (Remembrance Day)
• Cancer awareness
• Fundraising (Walk for Life).

Job Qualifications:

Essential-

MBBS

Equivalent degree from outside India plus registration in India

Desirable-

• 5 years experience as physician in hospital or community setting
• Computer Skills