The Medical Director directs and oversees the medical components of the Hospice patient care program to ensure high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered end-of-life care
Job Summary
The Medical Director directs and oversees the medical components of the Hospice patient care program to ensure high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered end-of-life care.
This role requires reviewing clinical information for each patient to provide written certification that the life expectancy is six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
The position serves as a consultant to attending physicians and provides 24-hour availability to address terminal illness needs when necessary.
Matching Summary
The Medical Director directs and oversees the medical components of the Hospice patient care program to ensure high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered end-of-life care.
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
Strong clinical judgment
Emotional stability under stress
Effective interpersonal communication
Community physician liaison skills
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