Hospice Medical Director Designee

Gentiva; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Part time

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a Hospice Physician Designee to provide direction and oversight for patient care across multiple locations. You will ensure plans of care are medically appropriate and champion high clinical standards.

Reporting to the Medical Director, you will supervise hospice providers, participate in IDG activities, and support training while traveling as needed to meet program requirements and deliver quality end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in a specialty recognized by ABMS or AOA-BOS, preferably primary care.
• Current and unrestricted medical license in the practicing state.
• Valid 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.

Skills

Hospice knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

MD/DO

Tools

NPI

DEA registration

Job description

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a Hospice Physician Designee to provide direction and oversight for patient care across multiple locations. You will ensure plans of care are medically appropriate and champion high clinical standards.

Reporting to the Medical Director, you will supervise hospice providers, participate in IDG activities, and support training while traveling as needed to meet program requirements and deliver quality end-of-life care.