Hospice Physician Leader: Compassionate Care & Compliance

Rhode Island Medical Society; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a Hospice Physician to deliver compassionate, goal-directed care to patients in home settings, leading interdisciplinary teams and overseeing regulatory compliance.

The role includes certifying eligibility, conducting visits, providing 24/7 on-call coverage, maintaining documentation, and collaborating on QAPI initiatives, with 15–25% travel as needed. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to excellence in palliative care.

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

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Doctorate in medicine

Job description

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a Hospice Physician to deliver compassionate, goal-directed care to patients in home settings, leading interdisciplinary teams and overseeing regulatory compliance.

The role includes certifying eligibility, conducting visits, providing 24/7 on-call coverage, maintaining documentation, and collaborating on QAPI initiatives, with 15–25% travel as needed. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to excellence in palliative care.