Medical Director
About the Role
Trinity Health at Home (THAH) is seeking a Contingent Hospice Medical Director to oversee medical direction for patient and family services. This role collaborates with the Executive Director and clinical team, supports Provider Relations and CPI Committee activities, and leads the QAPI Committee. THAH Hospice and Palliative Care physicians report to this position.
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
- Competence in verbal, written, and word processing communication
- Strong time management and autonomous functioning skills
- 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
Responsibilities
- Oversee and evaluate the quality of medical services
- 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 as needed
- Manage inpatient hospice care if required
- Participate in on-call medical coverage
- Perform face-to-face visits for symptom management and certifications
- Adhere to confidentiality practices
About Us
MercyOne Des Moines Home Care and Hospice is affiliated with the MercyOne health care system and serves communities throughout Iowa. As a faith-based, not-for-profit agency, we provide skilled nursing, therapy (physical, occupational, speech), and medical social work in the comfort of patients' homes. We are Medicare-certified and accredited by national organizations.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver compassionate, person-centered care.