Assisted medical Director
Location: Georgia (Remote with occasional in-person participation as needed)
Position Type: Independent Contractor
About Us
We are a growing hospice and palliative care organization committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance. We are seeking an experienced physician to serve as an Assistant Medical Director and Supervising Physician for our hospice and palliative care programs.
Position Summary
The Assistant Medical Director / Supervising Physician will provide clinical oversight, consultation, and collaboration for Nurse Practitioners, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and support regulatory compliance efforts. This role offers flexibility with remote participation and the opportunity to positively impact patient care across hospice and palliative services.
Responsibilities
Nurse Practitioner Oversight
- Provide physician collaboration, consultation, and supervision for up to four (4) Nurse Practitioners.
- Be reasonably available during normal business hours via phone, secure messaging, email, or telehealth.
- Offer clinical guidance and consultation regarding patient care decisions.
Clinical Leadership
- Review and discuss:
- Complex symptom management cases
- Controlled substance concerns
- Hospice eligibility determinations
- Palliative care appropriateness
- High-risk patient situations
- Regulatory and compliance matters
Meetings and Collaboration
- Attend monthly:
- Hospice Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) Meetings
- Clinical Quality Improvement Meetings
- Nurse Practitioner Case Review Meetings
- Meetings may be attended remotely via teleconference or video conference.
Chart Reviews
- Review a minimum of ten (10) patient charts per Nurse Practitioner each month.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, payer requirements, and organizational standards.
Quality Improvement & Education
- Assist in developing and updating clinical protocols.
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
- Provide education, mentoring, and support to Nurse Practitioners and clinical staff.
- Promote evidence-based practice and best clinical outcomes.
Medical Director Coverage
- Provide backup Medical Director coverage when available during periods of absence of the primary Medical Director.
Requirements
Required
- Active, unrestricted Georgia medical license (MD or DO).
- Current DEA registration (if applicable).
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in an appropriate specialty.
- Ability to maintain all credentials necessary to perform services.
- Professional liability insurance with minimum coverage of:
- $1,000,000 per occurrence
- $3,000,000 aggregate
Preferred
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine experience.
- Prior experience supervising Advanced Practice Providers.
- Strong knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation and hospice regulations.
Pay
Compensation is structured to reflect fair market value for professional services rendered and is a competitive monthly stipend based on Nurse Practitioner caseload.
Benefits
- Flexible independent contractor arrangement
- Primarily remote responsibilities
- Meaningful impact on hospice and palliative care delivery
- Collaborative interdisciplinary environment
- Opportunity to mentor and support advanced practice providers