contingent Hospice Medical Director

Trinity Health; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive orientation

Job summary

St. Mary's Home Care & Hospice is seeking a Hospice Medical Director to provide overall medical direction for patient and family services in Bucks County, PA.

The role partners with the Executive Director and clinical leaders to plan and evaluate services and to participate in governance. Candidates must be board-certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine, or commit to board certification within four years.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed physician in Pennsylvania (MD or DO).
• Must have access to a vehicle for patient visits.
• Ability to assess, plan, and evaluate nursing aspects with the Interdisciplinary team.
• Experience leading patient- and family-centered care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall medical direction of patient and family services.
• Collaborate with Executive Director, Directors, and Supervisors to plan and evaluate clinical services.
• Serve on the program's Executive Team.
• Support Provider Relations activities.
• Provide input to the CPI Committee.
• Lead the QAPI Committee.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Medical license in PA (MD/DO)

Board Certification Hospice & Palliative Medicine or within 4 years

EPIC experience

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Description:

Contingent Hospice Medical Director needed in Bucks County, PA for St. Mary's Hospice

The Hospice Medical Director will be responsible for the overall medical direction of patient and family services. The Hospice Medical Director will work with the Executive Director, Director of Clinical Services and Hospice Supervisors to plan and evaluate clinical services. Serve on the Executive Team at the program level. Support Provider Relations activities, and provide input to the CPI Committee. Assume a leadership role on the QAPI Committee.

Minimum qualifications

• A physician (Medicine doctor, M.D. or Doctor of Osteopathy, D.O) licensed to practice medicine in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle required; must possess a valid drivers license and have access to a functional automobile during work hours to make patient visits as needed.
• Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, evaluate and analyze nursing aspects of patient/family care and work in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated experience/ability to lead people centered care to patients and families including the psychosocial, spiritual, and multicultural domains of care
• Demonstrated competence in verbal ,written, and word processing communication
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, meet scheduling targets, and function in an autonomous manner

Preferred qualifications

• Must have Board Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine or commitment to work toward board certification in Hospice & Palliative Care within 4 years from date of hire.
• Credentialing at one or more hospitals commonly serving patients in the hospice service area or commitment to obtaining credentialing at one or more hospitals commonly serving patients in the hospice service area.
• Experience in EPIC

Other benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive orientation

About St. Mary's Home care & Hospice

St. Mary's Home Care & Hospice is a member of Trinity Health At Home, a national home care, palliative care and hospice organization serving communities in twelve states. We are a comprehensive, trusted provider of home care and end-of-life care in the sacred place that people call home. A Catholic-based, non-profit organization, we serve patients and their loved ones with home care (skilled nursing, physical/occupational and speech therapy and medical social work), palliative care, hospice and bereavement services. Our legacy continues with a pioneering, future-thinking care model. We blend clinical expertise with our exclusive Home Care Connect™ virtual care program to help patients achieve their health goals. We have energizing new vision and strategy. Join us and shape the future of healthcare!

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 more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.