Hospice Physician — Compassionate Care Leader

Gentiva; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Continuing education units (CEUs)

Wellness programs

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice invites applications for a Hospice Physician focused on compassionate, goal-directed care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance, and guide quality improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes.

The role involves face-to-face visits, 24/7 on-call coverage, and leadership in policy and education within a community-focused hospice program.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• Board certification in ABMS or AOA-BOS, preferably primary care.
• Current and unrestricted medical license in the practicing state.
• NPI and DEA registration for controlled substances.
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification preferred.
• Medicare/Medicaid enrollment familiarity where required.
• Ability to travel 15–25% as program needs.
• CPR and TB clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Certify and recertify hospice eligibility, ensuring Medicare and other regulations compliance.
• Conduct and supervise face-to-face visits, including home consultations for complex cases.
• Provide 24/7/365 on-call physician coverage coordination with hospice physicians.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and support regulatory reviews.
• Participate in IDG meetings to coordinate patient care and medication management.
• Monitor pharmacy utilization and appropriate prescribing/administration.
• Collaborate on policy development, compliance, and QAPI initiatives.
• Serve as community liaison to enhance hospice visibility.
• Support educational programs for staff, physicians, and community partners.

Skills

Board certification ABMS/AOA-BOS

Medical license

NPI & DEA registration

Hospice & Palliative Medicine board

PECOS & Medicaid familiarity

Travel availability

CPR & TB clearance

Education

MD/DO from accredited medical school

Job description

Gentiva Hospice invites applications for a Hospice Physician focused on compassionate, goal-directed care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance, and guide quality improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes.

The role involves face-to-face visits, 24/7 on-call coverage, and leadership in policy and education within a community-focused hospice program.