Hospice Palliative Care Medical Director

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH in Texas seeks a physician to lead hospice care, focusing on comfort, dignity, and compassionate end-of-life support. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized plans addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, admissions, certifications, and on-call coverage; you will educate families, supervise advanced practice clinicians, and ensure regulatory compliance while advancing quality of

Qualifications

• MD/DO licensed to practice in the state.
• Active CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive face-to-face assessments and manage symptoms.
• Oversee admissions, certifications, recertifications and medication management.
• Lead goals of care discussions with patients and families.
• Provide on-call coverage for medical emergencies.
• Educate patients and families about hospice philosophy and end-of-life care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in QAPI reviews and policy updates.
• Collaborate with other physicians, hospitals, and facilities to coordinate care.
• Supervise Nurse Practitioners per state requirements.

Skills

Clinical communication

Leadership

On-call coordination

Hospice care knowledge

Education

Medical degree (MD or DO)

Job description

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH in Texas seeks a physician to lead hospice care, focusing on comfort, dignity, and compassionate end-of-life support. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized plans addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, admissions, certifications, and on-call coverage; you will educate families, supervise advanced practice clinicians, and ensure regulatory compliance while advancing quality of