Hospice Physician: Lead Compassionate Care & Compliance

Gentiva; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; 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, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients while upholding high medical standards. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance, and guide quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.

This is a job notification only; the Hospice Physician will invoice Gentiva for services rendered. Responsibilities include certifying hospice eligibility, conducting face-to-face visits (including home visits),

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in allopathic or osteopathic 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 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.

Skills

Hospice knowledge

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Doctorate in medicine

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients while upholding high medical standards. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance, and guide quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.

This is a job notification only; the Hospice Physician will invoice Gentiva for services rendered. Responsibilities include certifying hospice eligibility, conducting face-to-face visits (including home visits),