Palliative Care Medical Director

VITAS Healthcare; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare seeks a Medical Director to lead medical direction for hospice care teams, guide physicians, and ensure quality standards for patients and families. This role involves collaborating with attending physicians and overseeing clinical governance.

Responsibilities include maintaining high-quality documentation, participating in QI initiatives, and educating clinicians. Licensure in the operating state and board certification are required for this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of primary medical care principles and oncology basics.
• Expertise in palliative care and symptom management.
• Ability to collaborate with attending physicians and hospice staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of clinical care and documentation.
• Provide medical leadership and guidance to staff and volunteers.
• Participate in audits, education, and research initiatives.
• Oversee team physicians and on-call coverage 24/7.
• Engage with local management on budget and strategic planning.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Palliative care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical leadership

Quality assurance

Education

Medical license in state of operation

Board certification in relevant specialty

Job description

VITAS Healthcare seeks a Medical Director to lead medical direction for hospice care teams, guide physicians, and ensure quality standards for patients and families. This role involves collaborating with attending physicians and overseeing clinical governance.

Responsibilities include maintaining high-quality documentation, participating in QI initiatives, and educating clinicians. Licensure in the operating state and board certification are required for this leadership position.