Hospice Physician & Care Quality Leader

Gentiva; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Wellness Programs

CEUs

Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Ill,

Accident, LTC)

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients and to uphold the highest medical standards. This role works with interdisciplinary teams, oversees regulatory compliance, and drives quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.

The Hospice Physician will invoice Gentiva for services rendered and collaborate with leadership on policy, education, and community partnerships to expand access and transform care.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or ABMS/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 preferred.
• Current Medicare PECOS and Medicaid certification if required.
• Ability to travel 15-25% based on program needs.
• CPR and TB clearance required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide 24/7/365 on-call physician coverage coordination with hospice physicians.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation and support regulatory reviews.
• Participate actively 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 quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Serve as a community liaison, enhancing hospice visibility and partnerships with healthcare providers.
• Support educational programs for staff, physicians, and community partners.

Skills

Leadership & mentorship

Organizational skills

Compassionate communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctorate degree (MD/DO)

Hospice & Palliative Medicine board certification

Current medical license in practicing state

NPI & DEA registration

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients and to uphold the highest medical standards. This role works with interdisciplinary teams, oversees regulatory compliance, and drives quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.

The Hospice Physician will invoice Gentiva for services rendered and collaborate with leadership on policy, education, and community partnerships to expand access and transform care.