The Medical Director directs and oversees the medical components of the Hospice patient care program while serving as a clinical consultant to leadership
Job Summary
The Medical Director directs and oversees the medical components of the Hospice patient care program while serving as a clinical consultant to leadership.
Responsibilities include reviewing clinical information to certify patients with a life expectancy of six months or less and managing plans of care in coordination with attending physicians.
The role requires 24-hour availability to address terminal illness needs and serves as a liaison between the hospice and community healthcare providers.
Matching Summary
The Medical Director directs and oversees the medical components of the Hospice patient care program while serving as a clinical consultant to leadership.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
End-of-life care principles
Pain and symptom management
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Regulatory compliance knowledge
24-hour availability capability
Nice-to-have
Strong emotional stability
Community physician liaison skills
Staff education experience
Psychology of loss and grief knowledge
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