Hospice Physician Leader: Quality Care & Partnerships

Gentiva; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Professional development support

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to deliver compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and guiding quality improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, documentation, and community engagement.

Responsibilities include certifying eligibility, conducting home visits, and providing on-call coverage, with opportunities to educate staff and partners and advance hospice care quality.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• Board Certification in ABMS or AOA-BOS, preferably primary care.
• Current and unrestricted medical license in practicing state.
• NPI and DEA registration.
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification and/or Hospice Medical Director Certification.
• PECOS and Medicaid certification if required.
• CPR and TB clearance.
• Ability to travel 15-25%.

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

Education

Doctorate degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine

Board Certification in ABMS or AOA-BOS (preferably primary care)

Current and unrestricted medical license in practicing state

National Provider Identifier (NPI) and DEA registration

Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification and/or Hospice Medical Director Certification

Medicare PECOS and Medicaid certification

CPR and TB clearance

Ability to travel 15-25%

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to deliver compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and guiding quality improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, documentation, and community engagement.

Responsibilities include certifying eligibility, conducting home visits, and providing on-call coverage, with opportunities to educate staff and partners and advance hospice care quality.