Hospice Physician: Leadership in Palliative Care

Gentiva; Florence (AL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Teammate Assistance Fund

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients. You will oversee regulatory compliance, guide quality improvement efforts, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a leadership role.

The position involves supervising medical documentation, participating in IDG meetings, and serving as a liaison to expand partnerships with healthcare providers. Travel is required, and licensure with board certification in Hospice/Palliative Medicine

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in ABMS or AOA-BOS, preferably in hospice/palliative 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 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 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

Regulatory compliance

QAPI

Communication

Travel ability

CPR/TB clearance

Education

Doctorate in Medicine

Hospice/Palliative Medicine board certification

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Physician to ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients. You will oversee regulatory compliance, guide quality improvement efforts, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a leadership role.

The position involves supervising medical documentation, participating in IDG meetings, and serving as a liaison to expand partnerships with healthcare providers. Travel is required, and licensure with board certification in Hospice/Palliative Medicine