Medical Director, Hospice & Palliative Care

VITAS Healthcare; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice care provider in California seeks a Medical Director to ensure clinical quality and support hospice programs. You will oversee patient care, collaborate with physicians, and educate the community on palliative medicine principles. The ideal candidate holds board certification in a relevant specialty and has expertise in palliative care, with excellent collaboration skills. This position will utilize your comprehensive medical knowledge to enhance end-of-life care services and ensure the hospice program reaches those in need.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and practice of palliative care.
• Experience in collaborating with healthcare professionals.
• Ability to implement hospice programs efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality care and certification of terminal prognosis.
• Supervise team physicians and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Educate community physicians on palliative medicine principles.

Skills

Collaboration with attending physicians

Palliative care expertise

Knowledge of primary medical care

Education

Board certification in a relevant medical specialty

License to practice in the state

Job description

A leading hospice care provider in California seeks a Medical Director to ensure clinical quality and support hospice programs. You will oversee patient care, collaborate with physicians, and educate the community on palliative medicine principles. The ideal candidate holds board certification in a relevant specialty and has expertise in palliative care, with excellent collaboration skills. This position will utilize your comprehensive medical knowledge to enhance end-of-life care services and ensure the hospice program reaches those in need.