Hospice Medical Designee: Lead Care Plans & IDG

Gentiva; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a Hospice Physician Designee to join our compassionate care team. Reporting to the Medical Director, you will provide direction and oversight for patient care, ensuring that plans of care are implemented and medically appropriate across multiple locations.

The role includes supervising hospice providers, participating in the IDG, delivering clinical training, evaluating eligibility, and serving as a medical resource.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in ABMS or AOA-BOS, preferably primary care.
• Current and unrestricted medical license in the practicing state.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) and DEA registration for controlled substances.
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification and/or Hospice Medical Director Certification Board certification preferred.
• Current Medicare Provider Enrollment (PECOS) and Medicaid certification if required.
• Ability to travel 15-25% based on program needs.
• CPR and TB clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee patient Plans of Care to meet medical needs
• Assess and reevaluate patient medical needs regularly
• Supervise and communicate with all hospice providers, including contracted and employed physicians
• Assist in establishing and reviewing patient Plans of Care
• Serve on the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and contribute to patient-focused care planning
• Attend and conduct clinical training sessions
• Assess patient hospice eligibility and complete terminal illness certifications/recertifications when needed
• Act as a medical resource and liaison for the IDG, attending physicians, and community medical providers
• Facilitate meetings with patients’ family members and provide guidance for quality care
• Provide 24-hour on-call services to hospice clinicians
• Review all patient medications for effectiveness, interactions, and relation to terminal condition
• Perform supervisory duties in the absence of the Medical Director

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Travel 15-25%

Education

MD or DO

Board certification ABMS/AOA

Medical license

NPI/DEA registration

Hospice board certification

Medicare/Medicaid certification

CPR TB clearance

Job description

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a Hospice Physician Designee to join our compassionate care team. Reporting to the Medical Director, you will provide direction and oversight for patient care, ensuring that plans of care are implemented and medically appropriate across multiple locations.

The role includes supervising hospice providers, participating in the IDG, delivering clinical training, evaluating eligibility, and serving as a medical resource.