Hospice Physician: Lead Compassionate Care & Compliance

Gentiva

Athens (AL)

On-site

USD 210,000 - 310,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle

Paid Time Off + 7 Holidays

Wellness Programs (Telemedicine)

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

Free CEUs

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illn

Voluntary Benefits (Accident, LTC)

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients. The role involves leading interdisciplinary teams, overseeing regulatory compliance, and guiding quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.

This position is a notification only; the Hospice Physician will invoice Gentiva for services rendered and will travel 15-25% as required. Strong board certification and active medical license in the practicing state are essential.

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.
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 Provider Enrollment (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 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.