Hospice Medical Director

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in Suffolk County seeks an experienced palliative care/hospice physician to join a large team of experts within a nationally recognized, patient-centered network.

The ideal candidate is licensed and board eligible in palliative care and Hospice, and will provide leadership in symptom management, comfort-focused care, and complex case coordination for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Licensed physician board eligible in palliative care and Hospice.

Responsibilities

• Certify and recertify hospice eligibility, ensuring timely compliance with Medicare and other regulations.
• Conduct and supervise face-to-face patient visits, including home consultations for complex cases.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation and support regulatory reviews.
• Collaborate with hospice leadership on policy development, compliance, and quality assessment and performance improvement (QAP) initiatives.
• Support educational programs for staff, physicians, and community partners.

Job description

192583 Job ID: 192583

We are actively seeking an experienced, compassionate palliative care/hospice physician to join our team in Suffolk County. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of large team of experts in the field, and a key provider within a nationally recognized, top-quality, patient-centered network.

The ideal candidate is licensed, board eligible in palliative care and Hospice and comfortable working with a diverse patient population to help relieve the pain, symptoms and stresses of a chronic illness. You must be able to work collaboratively with other members of the team, and offer strong diagnostic, assessment, and treatment skills reflective of a top-ranked healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Certify and recertify hospice eligibility, ensuring timely compliance with Medicare and other regulations.
• Conduct and supervise face-to-face patient visits, including home consultations for complex cases.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical documentatino and support regulatory reviews.
• Collaboriate with hospice leadership on policy development, compliance, and quality assessment and performance improvement (QAP) initiatives.
• Support educational programs for staff, physicans, and community partners.

Suffolk County Living

Suffolk County offers an exceptional quality of life with beautiful beaches, world-renowned vineyards, charming villages, and excellent schools. Patchogue provides a vibrant downtown with restaurants, arts venues, and waterfront recreation. Enjoy the best of Long Island living with convenient LIRR access (60-75 minutes to Penn Station), proximity to local airports, and easy access to the Hamptons and North Fork.

When you join us, a designated team will work with you to build and maintain relationships, promoting access to the world-class care and research available at NYU Langone Health.

Compensation: $250,000 - $350,000

The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual salary may not fall within the listed salary range; consideration will be made for experience, training, hospital/community need, and other factors.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.