Hospice Physician: Lead Compassionate Care & Compliance

Gentiva; Aiken (SC); Hybrid; 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

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

CEUs

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

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

This role is a flex/per diem arrangement where physicians will invoice Gentiva for services rendered, with ongoing collaboration with the care team and leadership to ensure high standards of care.

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.

Job description

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

This role is a flex/per diem arrangement where physicians will invoice Gentiva for services rendered, with ongoing collaboration with the care team and leadership to ensure high standards of care.