The Medical Director assumes overall responsibility for the medical component of the Hospice patient care program and serves as a clinical consultant to leadership
Job Summary
The Medical Director assumes overall responsibility for the medical component of the Hospice patient care program and serves as a clinical consultant to leadership.
The role requires providing written certification that patients have a life expectancy of six months or less based on terminal conditions and clinical findings.
The position demands 24-hour availability to address terminal illness needs and provide medical direction when attending physicians are unavailable.
Matching Summary
The Medical Director assumes overall responsibility for the medical component of the Hospice patient care program and serves as a clinical consultant to leadership.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
End-of-life care principles
Pain and symptom management
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Regulatory compliance oversight
Patient certification responsibilities
Nice-to-have
Psychology of loss and grief knowledge
Strong emotional stability under stress
Effective community physician liaison skills
Innovation in palliative care delivery
Key Requirements
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Current unrestricted state medical license
Admitting privileges in locality of practice
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation