Hospice Physician: Lead Compassionate Care & Quality

Gentiva; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; 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

Job summary

Gentiva seeks a Hospice Physician to deliver compassionate, goal-directed care to hospice patients and oversee regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, supervise home visits, and provide 24/7 on-call coverage while maintaining rigorous medical documentation.

You will contribute to policy development, quality improvement, and community partnerships, ensuring high standards of care and education for staff, physicians, and partners in the hospice program.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• 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.
• Provide 24/7/365 on-call physician coverage coordination with hospice physicians.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation and support regulatory reviews.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to coordinate patient care.
• Monitor pharmacy utilization, ensuring appropriate medication prescribing and administration.
• Collaborate with hospice leadership on policy development, compliance, and 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

Leadership

Mentorship

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Compliance navigation

Education

Doctorate degree in Medicine

Board certification (ABMS/AOA-BOS)

Current unrestricted medical license

NPI & DEA registration

Hospice/Palliative Medicine board cert (preferred)

Job description

Gentiva seeks a Hospice Physician to deliver compassionate, goal-directed care to hospice patients and oversee regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, supervise home visits, and provide 24/7 on-call coverage while maintaining rigorous medical documentation.

You will contribute to policy development, quality improvement, and community partnerships, ensuring high standards of care and education for staff, physicians, and partners in the hospice program.