Hospice Associate Medical Director (MD/DO)
Bloom Healthcare · Colorado Springs, CO · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$220k–$250k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as attending/supervising physician for hospice patients, managing symptom control, hospice evaluations, and care direction (primarily remote/telehealth).
- Aid in the face-to-face encounter process (third benefit period+) on a limited, as-needed basis only.
- Review, certify, and recertify terminal illness with compliant, clinically sound documentation.
- Offer consultation on complex symptom management and goals-of-care discussions.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Leadership
- Lead bi-weekly interdisciplinary team meetings, providing medical expertise for care planning and team decisions.
- Collaborate with Bloom primary care attending MDs and community providers to support seamless transitions, shared accountability, and continuity between primary care and hospice.
- Collaborate with nursing, social work, spiritual care, and other team members; provide clinical guidance and education to enhance hospice/palliative best practices.
Qualifications
- MD or DO with active Colorado license and DEA.
- Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, or related field preferred.
- Hospice, palliative, or serious illness experience strongly preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Work Environment & Expectations
- Limited travel required – occasional visits to patient homes or facilities for required face-to-face encounters and select IDG meetings; most clinical work and meetings are remote/virtual.
- Participate in shared remote call rotation (approx. every 6 weeks; team-based to promote sustainability).
About Bloom
Bloom Healthcare is an innovative, employee-owned primary care and hospice practice delivering high-touch, home-based care to vulnerable patients. Recognized as a "Top Workplace" for seven years, we prioritize team well-being to deliver exceptional patient care.
Why Bloom?
- Competitive salary ($220K–$250K base in CO, plus bonuses/stock options)
- Full benefits (100% employer-covered health plans option)
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- Professional growth
- A collaborative, purpose-driven culture
Bloom Healthcare
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