Associate Medical Director – PRN Hospice Care| Flexible Coverage + Meaningful Patient Impact

Position Overview

BJC HealthCare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate PRN Hospice Physician / Associate Medical Director to support hospice and palliative care services across the St. Louis region. This role provides clinical expertise, interdisciplinary leadership, and support for high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with serious or life-limiting illness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physician services to hospice patients, including admissions, recertifications, and ongoing care management
• Support the Medical Director in overseeing clinical quality and compliance with hospice regulations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including nurses, social workers, and chaplains
• Participate in care planning and case conferences to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Provide guidance on symptom management, pain control, and end-of-life decision-making
• Absorb on-call coverage as needed in a PRN capacity
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, documentation requirements, and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose Ensures optimal care and promotes safety of patients admitted to assigned service in cooperation with the private attending staff and nursing staff. Communicates with staff, patients, and families. Responsibilities Manages the medical care of assigned patients. Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the health care team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes. Performs and documents histories and physicals in the patient's medical record as required by hospital by-laws. Supervises and instructs medical students and residents assigned to service. Assists in the learning needs of residents and students as assessed.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Doctorate Medicine
• Experience: 2-5 years Supervisor Experience
• Licenses & Certifications: Licensed Physician

Benefits And Legal Statement

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date. Disability insurance* paid for by BJC. Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution. 401(k) plan with BJC match. Tuition Assistance available on first day. BJC Institute for Learning and Development. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time. Adoption assistance.

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