Hospice Physician Leader (Flex/Per Diem) - Compassionate Care

Gentiva; Athens (TN); Hybride; USD 230 000 - 310 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Résumé du poste

Gentiva seeks a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients while upholding high medical standards. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance, and guide quality improvement to improve outcomes.

This role involves certifying hospice eligibility, conducting home visits for complex cases, and providing 24/7 on-call coverage. You will also contribute to policy development, staff education, and community partnerships.

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 NPI and DEA registration for controlled substances.
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification and/or Hospice Medical Director Certification Board certification preferred.
• Current Medicare PECOS and Medicaid certification if required.
• Ability to travel 15-25% based on program needs.
• CPR and TB clearance required.

Responsabilités

• 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 QAPI initiatives.
• Serve as a community liaison, enhancing hospice visibility and partnerships with healthcare providers.
• Support educational programs for staff, physicians, and community partners.

Connaissances

Hospice and palliative care knowledge

Leadership and mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Excellent communication

Travel 15-25%

CPR and TB clearance

Formation

Doctorate in medicine (MD/DO)

Description du poste

Gentiva seeks a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients while upholding high medical standards. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, oversee regulatory compliance, and guide quality improvement to improve outcomes.

This role involves certifying hospice eligibility, conducting home visits for complex cases, and providing 24/7 on-call coverage. You will also contribute to policy development, staff education, and community partnerships.