Hospice Medical Director: Regional Leadership & Quality

Gentiva Health Services; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentiva Health Services in Missouri is seeking a Hospice Medical Director to join our leadership team, providing expert clinical oversight to hospice physicians and ensuring compassionate, goal-directed care across branches.

You will lead regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and IDG coordination, supervise recruitment and performance, and serve as a community liaison to strengthen partnerships and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality medical services delivered by hospice physicians across multiple locations.
• Certify and recertify hospice eligibility in compliance with Medicare and 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 (IDG) 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 to enhance hospice visibility and partnerships with healthcare providers.
• Support educational programs for staff, physicians, and community partners.

Job description

Gentiva Health Services in Missouri is seeking a Hospice Medical Director to join our leadership team, providing expert clinical oversight to hospice physicians and ensuring compassionate, goal-directed care across branches.

You will lead regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and IDG coordination, supervise recruitment and performance, and serve as a community liaison to strengthen partnerships and patient outcomes.