Medical Director

Employment Type

Part time

Shift Description

The Contignent Hospice Medical Director at Trinity Health at Home (THAH) oversees medical direction for patient and family services, collaborates with the Executive Director and clinical team, and supports Provider Relations and CPI Committee activities. They also lead the QAPI Committee.

Supervision Exercised

• THAH Hospice and Palliative Care physicians

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.)
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
• Ability to assess, plan, evaluate, and analyze patient care
• Experience in leading patient-centered care
• Credentialing at hospitals serving hospice patients or willingness to obtain
• Competence in verbal, written, and word processing communication
• Time management and autonomous functioning
• Commitment to THAH mission and ethics

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine or willingness to obtain
• Credentialing at hospitals serving hospice patients or willingness to obtain

Essential Functions

• Oversee and evaluate medical services quality
• Review and create medical policies and procedures
• Maintain a network of physicians for hospice needs
• Provide 24-hour on-call availability
• Mentor physicians and promote hospice services
• Review medical care in home or inpatient settings
• Consult with the patient's physician and hospice team
• Determine hospice admission level of care
• Certify and recertify patient life expectancy
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings
• Ensure physician coverage for routine and emergency situations
• Develop educational programs for community physicians
• Attend Executive, QAPI, and Ethics Committee meetings
• Lead the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team
• Establish and update patient care plans
• Assume direct medical care or assign physicians
• Manage inpatient hospice care if needed
• Participate in on-call medical coverage
• Perform face-to-face visits for symptom management and certifications
• Adhere to confidentiality practices

About the Role

MercyOne Des Moines Home Care and Hospice is affiliated with the MercyOne health care system, and a member of the regional MercyOne home care, hospice and palliative care organization serving communities throughout Iowa. As a faith-based, not-for-profit agency, we serve patients and families in the comfort of home, offering skilled nursing, therapy (physical, occupational, speech) and medical social work. We are Medicare-certified and accredited by national organizations.

Benefits

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be shared during the interview process.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is contingent upon the specific needs of the organization and may vary based on the individual's qualifications and experience.