Housecall Providers
The Hospice Medical Director is responsible for providing clinical leadership and expertise to the hospice for the purpose of improving patient medical care and symptom palliation. This position facilitates a culture of collaboration with the hospice team and ensures integration of primary and palliative medicine by building relationships with referring PCPs and specialists.
The Hospice Medical Director identifies opportunities to improve care delivery, use resources effectively, and comply with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures. This position is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and attends IDT meetings as scheduled, acting as a medical resource for the team, guiding the work of those who provide direct medical services (RN, NP, PA, LPN, CNA), and assuring compliance with medical standards of care for hospice.
Estimated Hiring Range:
$288,810.00 - $352,990.00 Bonus Target:
Bonus - SIP Target, 10% Annual Essential Responsibilities: Clinical Leadership and Care: Reviews patient eligibility for hospice services; certifies patients meet medical criteria for admission and recertification based on available prognostic indicators. Clinical Leadership and Care: Assists the IDT in developing, implementing, and updating a plan of care that is coordinated with the attending physician to ensure that the needs of the patient are being met. Clinical Leadership and Care: Provides coverage and support to hospice staff for provision of medical services in the absence of the attending physician or after normal business hours. Clinical Leadership and Care: Renders the necessary medical management, in consultation with the attending physician, consistent with the plan of care and the patient’s needs. Clinical Leadership and Care: Acts as a resource to hospice staff, patients, family members, and attending physicians regarding pain and symptom control measures. Operations: Assures overall continuity of hospice medical services. Operations: Assures that the patient receives appropriate measures to control uncomfortable symptoms. Education/Counseling: Participates in family meetings to educate patients and families on medical conditions and the pros and cons of treatments or medications. Employee Supervision: Directs team(s) and establishes team direction and goals in alignment with the organizational mission, vision, and values. Required Experience and/or Education: Licensed physician (MD or DO) in the State of Oregon Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties in hospice and palliative care or completion of the Hospice Medical Director certification Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license 3 years’ experience as a hospice medical director and/or hospice physician Preferred: Minimum 4 years’ experience in a supervisory position 5 years of clinical experience in geriatrics, safety net populations and/or palliative medicine Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required: Hospice philosophy and pain and symptom management Population served (adult & geriatric) in hospice including culture, demographics, patterns of disease, barriers to care and other unique features or special needs Ethical and medico-legal aspects of medical practice and end of life care We are an equal opportunity employer. Housecall Providers is an equal opportunity employer. The organization selects the best individual for the job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, ancestry, marital status or disability.
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$288,810.00 - $352,990.00 Bonus Target:
Bonus - SIP Target, 10% Annual Essential Responsibilities: Clinical Leadership and Care: Reviews patient eligibility for hospice services; certifies patients meet medical criteria for admission and recertification based on available prognostic indicators. Clinical Leadership and Care: Assists the IDT in developing, implementing, and updating a plan of care that is coordinated with the attending physician to ensure that the needs of the patient are being met. Clinical Leadership and Care: Provides coverage and support to hospice staff for provision of medical services in the absence of the attending physician or after normal business hours. Clinical Leadership and Care: Renders the necessary medical management, in consultation with the attending physician, consistent with the plan of care and the patient’s needs. Clinical Leadership and Care: Acts as a resource to hospice staff, patients, family members, and attending physicians regarding pain and symptom control measures. Operations: Assures overall continuity of hospice medical services. Operations: Assures that the patient receives appropriate measures to control uncomfortable symptoms. Education/Counseling: Participates in family meetings to educate patients and families on medical conditions and the pros and cons of treatments or medications. Employee Supervision: Directs team(s) and establishes team direction and goals in alignment with the organizational mission, vision, and values. Required Experience and/or Education: Licensed physician (MD or DO) in the State of Oregon Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties in hospice and palliative care or completion of the Hospice Medical Director certification Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license 3 years’ experience as a hospice medical director and/or hospice physician Preferred: Minimum 4 years’ experience in a supervisory position 5 years of clinical experience in geriatrics, safety net populations and/or palliative medicine Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required: Hospice philosophy and pain and symptom management Population served (adult & geriatric) in hospice including culture, demographics, patterns of disease, barriers to care and other unique features or special needs Ethical and medico-legal aspects of medical practice and end of life care We are an equal opportunity employer. Housecall Providers is an equal opportunity employer. The organization selects the best individual for the job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, ancestry, marital status or disability.
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