Hospice Physician: Compassionate Care Leader & On-Call

Gentiva; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients, overseeing regulatory compliance and guiding quality improvement. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and covers Carson City and Reno branches, with 24/7 on-call support.

The position requires MD/DO, board certification, unrestricted license, NPI/DEA, and travel 15–25%. CPR/TB clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• Board certification in a specialty recognized by ABMS or AOA-BOS, preferably primary care.
• Current and unrestricted medical license in the practicing state.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) and DEA registration for controlled substances.
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification and/or Hospice Medical Director Certification Board certification preferred.
• Current Medicare Provider Enrollment (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

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Care coordination

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients, overseeing regulatory compliance and guiding quality improvement. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and covers Carson City and Reno branches, with 24/7 on-call support.

The position requires MD/DO, board certification, unrestricted license, NPI/DEA, and travel 15–25%. CPR/TB clearance is required.