Hospice Medical Director: Lead Care & Quality

Gentiva Health Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentiva Health Services is seeking a Hospice Medical Director to provide expert clinical oversight for our hospice physicians across Pittsburgh and neighboring locations. The role emphasizes compassionate, goal-directed care, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes.

You will oversee branches in Pittsburgh and surrounding cities, guide clinical operations, recruit and supervise physicians, and coordinate on-call coverage to ensure continuous patient care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality medical services delivered by hospice physicians across multiple locations.
• 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.
• Lead physician recruitment, training, supervision, and performance evaluation.
• Provide 24/7/365 on-call physician coverage coordination with hospice physicians.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation and support regulatory reviews.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings to coordinate patient care and medication management.
• Monitor pharmacy utilization, ensuring appropriate medication prescribing and administration.
• Collaborate with hospice leadership on policy development, compliance, and QAPI initiatives.
• Serve as a community liaison, enhancing hospice visibility and partnerships with healthcare providers.
• Support educational programs for staff, physicians, and community partners.

Job description

Gentiva Health Services is seeking a Hospice Medical Director to provide expert clinical oversight for our hospice physicians across Pittsburgh and neighboring locations. The role emphasizes compassionate, goal-directed care, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes.

You will oversee branches in Pittsburgh and surrounding cities, guide clinical operations, recruit and supervise physicians, and coordinate on-call coverage to ensure continuous patient care.