Hospice Physician Lead & Regional Care Oversight

Gentiva; Altoona (PA); Presencial; USD 190.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career advancement opportunities

National & Local recognition programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician Designee to provide direction and oversight for patient care, ensuring plans of care are medically appropriate and implemented across locations.

The role involves collaborating with the Medical Director, supervising hospice providers, and serving on the IDG to support high-quality, patient-focused care and education. This is a physician-designee engagement with potential on-call responsibilities.

Formación

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current state medical license.
• Hospice certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Implement and oversee patient Plans of Care to meet medical needs.
• Assess and reevaluate patient medical needs regularly.
• Supervise and communicate with all hospice providers, including contracted and employed physicians.
• Assist in establishing and reviewing patient Plans of Care.
• Serve on the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and contribute to patient-focused care planning.
• Attend and conduct clinical training sessions.
• Assess patient hospice eligibility and complete terminal illness certifications/recertifications when needed.
• Act as a medical resource and liaison for the IDG, attending physicians, and community medical providers.
• Facilitate meetings with patients’ family members and provide guidance for quality care.
• Provide 24-hour on-call services to hospice clinicians.
• Review all patient medications for effectiveness, interactions, and relation to terminal condition.
• Perform supervisory duties in the absence of the Medical Director.

Conocimientos

Hospice & palliative care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Hospice philosophy

Local medical community knowledge

Educación

MD or DO

Hospice philosophy understanding

Descripción del empleo

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician Designee to provide direction and oversight for patient care, ensuring plans of care are medically appropriate and implemented across locations.

The role involves collaborating with the Medical Director, supervising hospice providers, and serving on the IDG to support high-quality, patient-focused care and education. This is a physician-designee engagement with potential on-call responsibilities.