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VITAS Healthcare

Bradenton, FL, United States
On-site
Palliative medicine expertise
Terminal prognosis evaluation
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Medical Director for their hospice services based in Bradenton, FL. The role involves overseeing medical direction and quality standards of care, collaborating with attending physicians, and engaging in community education about palliative medicine

Job Summary

  • The medical director provides overall responsibility for the medical direction of patient care and treatment within the hospice program.
  • This role requires active participation in quality improvement functions, ethics committees, and interdisciplinary group meetings to ensure high standards of care.
  • The position involves supervising team physicians, managing credentialing processes, and educating community doctors on palliative medicine principles.

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Match Score: 85

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Medical Director for their hospice services based in Bradenton, FL. The role involves overseeing medical direction and quality standards of care, collaborating with attending physicians, and engaging in community education about palliative medicine.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Palliative medicine expertise
  • Terminal prognosis evaluation
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Quality improvement participation
  • Physician credentialing oversight

Nice-to-have

  • Oncology working knowledge
  • Strategic planning experience
  • Community relations skills
  • Research protocol participation
  • Ethics committee involvement

Key Requirements

  • Active medical license in operating state
  • Board certification in relevant specialty
  • Hospital medical staff membership
  • Malpractice liability insurance coverage

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