Hospice Medical Director: Lead Medical Excellence

Affinity Hospice Management LLC; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC seeks a Medical Director to provide overall medical direction for our hospice program in Virginia. The role includes medical leadership of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations, and serving as a clinical resource for physicians and staff.

You will review plans of care, contribute to quality improvement, participate in policy development, and represent the program to physicians and referral sources.

Qualifications

• Licensed Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy.
• Maintains DEA registration and any controlled substances authorizations.
• Experience in hospice or palliative care; board certification preferred.
• Not excluded from participating in Medicare/Medicaid.
• Minimum of one year experience in health care; hospice experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured vehicle.
• Knowledge of CHAP standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing overall medical direction to the program.
• Assuring adherence to Medicare Conditions of Participation, bylaws, rules, and regulations.
• Participating as an active member of the Interdisciplinary group for policies and procedures.
• Developing and reviewing qualifying education program criteria.
• Reviewing QAPI plans and participating in Performance Improvement Projects.
• Proposing programs to address identified needs with input from consultants.
• Ensuring impact of programs on quality of care.
• Reviewing and updating the plan of care with attending physician every 15 days.
• Assisting in development and implementation of the plan of care.
• Maintaining knowledge of latest hospice research and trends.

Education

MD/DO licensure

Job description

Affinity Hospice Management LLC seeks a Medical Director to provide overall medical direction for our hospice program in Virginia. The role includes medical leadership of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations, and serving as a clinical resource for physicians and staff.

You will review plans of care, contribute to quality improvement, participate in policy development, and represent the program to physicians and referral sources.