Hospice Medical Director

What We Offer

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What You’ll Do

• Certifies and recertifies patients' medical eligibility for hospice services in accordance with hospice program policy and Local Clinical Determination guidelines.
• Attends all Interdisciplinary Group Meetings as the physician team member.
• Provides Face to Face medical assessment of patient's eligibility for continued admission as required by CFR Section 1306.11 when requested by the hospice team.
• Provides such care to hospice patients in their personal residence, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility or local hospital.
• Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine with a current license as a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy in the state(s) of practice.
• Must have at least one year of demonstrated work experience in hospice or in another setting managing the care of terminally ill patients.
• Understands hospice philosophy, issues of death/dying, and palliative care principles.
• Must have admission privileges at one or more hospitals in the hospice's geographical service area.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications.
• Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

Continuing Education Requirements

• Organization personnel are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor.
• This position requires a minimum of 8 education hours.
• All personnel must attend mandatory educational programs.