Southwest General Health Center
PHYSICIAN; MEDICAL DIRECTOR HOSPICE SERVICES
Southwest General Health Center, Strongsville, Ohio, United States, 44136
PHYSICIAN; MEDICAL DIRECTOR HOSPICE SERVICES
Southwest General Health Center is a 352‑bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years.
Position Summary The Medical Director of Hospice Services provides clinical leadership and strategic guidance for the hospice and palliative care programs. This role ensures the delivery of high‑quality, compassionate, and compliant care to patients and families across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and home‑based settings. The Medical Director serves as a key collaborator with interdisciplinary teams, organizational leadership, community partners, and attending physicians to support optimal patient outcomes and regulatory excellence.
Responsibilities
Lead the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), oversee clinical decision‑making, and provide expertise in the management of complex symptoms for patients with advanced and terminal illness.
Perform hospice face‑to‑face encounters, review and sign certificates of terminal illness, and complete death certificates.
Complete palliative and hospice consultations, and function as attending physician when needed.
Provide 24/7 call coverage for clinical and administrative issues, and maintain timely, complete documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
Assist in program development and quality initiatives, including participation in policy creation, regulatory readiness, and accreditation processes for DNV, CMS, and other governing bodies.
Contribute to strategic planning, development of new hospice initiatives, and engagement with key community stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with advanced practice nurses as a collaborating physician, ensuring cohesive and integrated service delivery across care settings.
Uphold all organizational compliance, reporting, documentation, and performance standards, contributing to program growth, patient experience goals, and the effective use of the electronic health record.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
One year of experience with hospice and palliative care (preferred).
Valid state medical license with prescriptive authority for the state of Ohio, without restrictions.
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Position Summary The Medical Director of Hospice Services provides clinical leadership and strategic guidance for the hospice and palliative care programs. This role ensures the delivery of high‑quality, compassionate, and compliant care to patients and families across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and home‑based settings. The Medical Director serves as a key collaborator with interdisciplinary teams, organizational leadership, community partners, and attending physicians to support optimal patient outcomes and regulatory excellence.
Responsibilities
Lead the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), oversee clinical decision‑making, and provide expertise in the management of complex symptoms for patients with advanced and terminal illness.
Perform hospice face‑to‑face encounters, review and sign certificates of terminal illness, and complete death certificates.
Complete palliative and hospice consultations, and function as attending physician when needed.
Provide 24/7 call coverage for clinical and administrative issues, and maintain timely, complete documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
Assist in program development and quality initiatives, including participation in policy creation, regulatory readiness, and accreditation processes for DNV, CMS, and other governing bodies.
Contribute to strategic planning, development of new hospice initiatives, and engagement with key community stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with advanced practice nurses as a collaborating physician, ensuring cohesive and integrated service delivery across care settings.
Uphold all organizational compliance, reporting, documentation, and performance standards, contributing to program growth, patient experience goals, and the effective use of the electronic health record.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
One year of experience with hospice and palliative care (preferred).
Valid state medical license with prescriptive authority for the state of Ohio, without restrictions.
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