Hospice Physician: Compassionate Leadership & Care

Gentiva; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

CEUs

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to deliver compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients in Georgia. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance, and drive quality improvement efforts to improve patient outcomes.

This role includes completing certifications, supervising visits, and offering educational support while traveling up to 15-25% as program needs require.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an accredited school.
• Board certification in ABMS or AOA-BOS, preferably primary care.
• Current and unrestricted medical license in the practicing state.
• Valid NPI and DEA registration for controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Certify and recertify hospice eligibility in compliance with Medicare and regulations.
• Conduct and supervise face-to-face visits, including home consultations.
• Provide 24/7/365 on-call physician coverage coordination.
• 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.
• Collaborate with hospice leadership on policy, compliance, and QAPI.
• Serve as community liaison to expand partnerships with providers.
• Support educational programs for staff, physicians, and community partners.

Skills

Hospice knowledge

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Empathy

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Medical license

Board certification

NPI & DEA

PECOS/Medicaid cert

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to deliver compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients in Georgia. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance, and drive quality improvement efforts to improve patient outcomes.

This role includes completing certifications, supervising visits, and offering educational support while traveling up to 15-25% as program needs require.