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What You Need to Know Key Responsibilities: Provide medical leadership and oversight for hospice services to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Support clinical excellence, hospice eligibility determinations, care planning, symptom management, and regulatory compliance. Serve as a clinical leader within the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), contributing to care planning, team discussions, and quality improvement efforts. Complete required certifications, recertifications, and face-to-face encounter attestations in accordance with hospice regulations. Participate in on-call coverage to ensure continuous (24/7) physician availability and provide timely clinical support. Lead and support hospice physicians through recruitment, development, mentorship, and performance management. Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, hospitals, long-term care providers, and other referral partners. Participate in professional, educational, and community activities that further the organization's mission. Provide direct patient care and clinical consultation as needed. If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you: Must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state(s) of practice, with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients Maintains active DEA license Active driver’s license Strong understanding of primary medical care principles. Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management. Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements. Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with Attending Physicians and interdisciplinary teams. Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and providers. Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical situations in end-of-life care. Experience with oversight of clinical programs (Preferred) Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Preferred) Ten or more years of clinical experience (Preferred) Five or more years in a medical director or other administrator role
Compensation $75,000 annual minimum (offer based on years of experience) Listed by AccentCare Apply now Share this job
Work setup: Hybrid