Medical Director, Hospice

Specialty Hospice/Palliative Care Practice Overview

Lehigh Valley Hospice is a part of the fabric of care at LVHN. We offer physical, social, spiritual, and emotional care to the patients and families of our community during the last stages of illness, the dying process and bereavement.

The hospice physician’s role is to cultivate an enriching, supportive environment for each member of the team. This crucial support allows each the team to be the eyes, ears, hands, and heart of the physicians at the bedside.

Education is part of our culture as we have 2 ACGME Fellows per year that rotate with us. Our hospice program leads the community in providing a comprehensive resource to patients and families during their final passage, allowing for peace, comfort, courage and dignity in their own home or inpatient hospice unit.

The team recognizes the disparities in health care and strives to provide equitable and culturally sensitive care to patients and their families.

Position Responsibilities

• Oversight of Hospice Operations
• Quality and patient safety
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations
• Serve as hospice physician for designated interdisciplinary teams, attend biweekly IDG meetings and do home visits as needed
• Round on hospice inpatients (includes in-person and telehealth)
• Rotating on-call/holiday schedule shared among the group

Why join LVHN?

LVHN is the Lehigh Valley’s leading health network recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care. Join our mission-driven team and become a valued member of a thriving, innovative health care community.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with incentive plans
• Health, dental, vision and 403(b) retirement savings
• Student loan support, Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer
• Malpractice insurance, medical license, DEA license and others paid in full
• Reimbursement for continuing medical education and technology
• Relocation services (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Team-oriented physician committed to excellence in clinical care, interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching who brings the highest level of respect for the expertise each hospice team member contributes.
• Someone who will empower the team to create the best possible end of life experience for patients and families.
• One year of Hospice experience required
• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Expert on the Medicare Hospice Benefit
• A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required

About the Role

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.