Hospice Physician: Lead Compassionate Care & Quality

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Gentiva in Orlando, FL is seeking a Hospice Physician to deliver compassionate, goal-directed care to hospice patients. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance, and guide quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

This safety-sensitive, on-site role requires a medical degree, board certification, an active Florida license, and ability to travel 15-25%.

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.

Skills

Hospice knowledge

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Empathy

Education

MD/DO (Board-certified)

Board certification (ABMS/AOA)

Medical license

NPI & DEA

Hospice certifications

PECOS/Medicaid

Travel willingness

CPR/TB clearance

Job description

Gentiva in Orlando, FL is seeking a Hospice Physician to deliver compassionate, goal-directed care to hospice patients. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance, and guide quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

This safety-sensitive, on-site role requires a medical degree, board certification, an active Florida license, and ability to travel 15-25%.