Hospice Physician: Lead Compassionate Care & Compliance

Gentiva; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to lead compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients in Florida, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, overseeing regulatory compliance, and guiding quality improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes.

The role involves certifying eligibility, performing home visits, coordinating 24/7 on-call coverage, ensuring accurate documentation, participating in IDG meetings, and serving as a community liaison while traveling 15–25% as needed.

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 preferred.
• 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.

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to lead compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients in Florida, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, overseeing regulatory compliance, and guiding quality improvement efforts to enhance patient outcomes.

The role involves certifying eligibility, performing home visits, coordinating 24/7 on-call coverage, ensuring accurate documentation, participating in IDG meetings, and serving as a community liaison while traveling 15–25% as needed.