Hospice Physician: Lead Compassionate Care & Compliance

Gentiva; Warwick (RI); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 320,000; 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

Paid Time Off + 7 Holidays

Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, etc.)

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

Free CEUs

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illn

Voluntary Benefits (Pet)

Job summary

Gentiva seeks 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 to improve patient outcomes.

Note: This role is a notification-only arrangement; the Hospice Physician will invoice Gentiva for services rendered and will not be directly employed by Gentiva. Willingness to travel 15–25% is required.

Qualifications

• Holds Doctorate in medicine (MD/DO) from an accredited school.
• Board certification in hospice/palliative care or related field; active license in the practice state.
• Valid NPI and DEA for controlled substances; PECOS/Medicaid as required.
• Ability to travel 15–25% based on program needs; CPR and TB clearance.
• Hospice leadership and compliance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Certify and recertify hospice eligibility per Medicare and regulations.
• Supervise face-to-face visits and home consultations for complex cases.
• Provide 24/7/365 on-call physician coverage coordination.
• Maintain medical documentation and support regulatory reviews.
• Participate in IDG meetings to coordinate care and medication management.
• Monitor pharmacy utilization and appropriate prescribing.
• Collaborate with leadership on policy, compliance, and QAPI initiatives.
• Serve as a community liaison to enhance hospice visibility and partnerships.
• Support staff and community education programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Empathy

Education

MD/DO

ABMS/AOA-BOS board cert

Licensed in practicing state

NPI & DEA

Hospice/Palliative cert preferred

Job description

Gentiva seeks 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 to improve patient outcomes.

Note: This role is a notification-only arrangement; the Hospice Physician will invoice Gentiva for services rendered and will not be directly employed by Gentiva. Willingness to travel 15–25% is required.