Hospice Physician: Lead Compassionate Care and Compliance

Gentiva; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Wellness Programs

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

CEUs

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients. The physician will work with interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance, and guide quality improvement efforts.

This is a notification-only role where services are invoiced to Gentiva. The position requires state medical licensure, board certification (prefer Hospice) and ability to travel 15-25%.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in medicine from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in ABMS or AOA-BOS, preferably primary care.
• Current and unrestricted medical license in the practicing state.
• Valid 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 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 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

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Medical documentation

Hospice care knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

CPR certification

TB clearance

Education

MD/DO

Hospice board cert

NPI & DEA

Hospice Medical Director cert (preferred)

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients. The physician will work with interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance, and guide quality improvement efforts.

This is a notification-only role where services are invoiced to Gentiva. The position requires state medical licensure, board certification (prefer Hospice) and ability to travel 15-25%.