Hospice Physician: Lead Care & Compliance

Gentiva; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Wellness Programs

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Company-paid Life & LT Disability

Pet Benefits

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice in North Carolina seeks a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and guiding quality improvement.

This role involves certifying eligibility, supervising home visits, providing on-call coverage, documenting accurately, and participating in IDG meetings to coordinate patient care and medication management. Travel 15-25% required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an accredited medical school.
• 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 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 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 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

Hospice knowledge and practice

Leadership and mentorship

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance & quality

Collaboration with physicians

Verbal and written communication

Education

MD/DO degree

ABMS/AOA board certification

Job description

Gentiva Hospice in North Carolina seeks a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and guiding quality improvement.

This role involves certifying eligibility, supervising home visits, providing on-call coverage, documenting accurately, and participating in IDG meetings to coordinate patient care and medication management. Travel 15-25% required.