Hospice Physician: Compassionate Care Leader & On‑Call

Gentiva; Lake Jackson (TX); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to lead compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients while ensuring adherence to medical standards and regulations.

You will supervise face-to-face visits, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and support quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes. This role requires travel and strong collaboration with community partners.

Formación

• Doctorate degree in medicine (MD/DO) from an accredited school.
• Board certification in a specialty recognized by ABMS or AOA-BOS; preferably primary care.
• Current and unrestricted medical license in the practicing state.
• Active NPI and DEA registration for controlled substances.
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Certify and recertify hospice eligibility per Medicare and regulations.
• Lead face-to-face patient visits, including home visits for complex cases.
• Provide 24/7/365 on-call physician coverage coordination with hospice physicians.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation for regulatory reviews.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to coordinate care and medications.
• Monitor pharmacy utilization and medication management.
• Collaborate with leadership on policy development, compliance, and QAPI initiatives.
• Serve as a community liaison to expand hospice partnerships.
• Support educational programs for staff, physicians, and community partners.

Conocimientos

Hospice medicine

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Medical leadership

Educación

MD/DO

Board-certified (ABMS/AOA-BOS)

Descripción del empleo

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to lead compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients while ensuring adherence to medical standards and regulations.

You will supervise face-to-face visits, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and support quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes. This role requires travel and strong collaboration with community partners.