Chemik Healthcare Services
Position Summary:
Chemik Hospice Care LLC is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly skilled Medical Director to lead and oversee the medical component of hospice care services. The Medical Director is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care and providing clinical oversight for the interdisciplinary team. This role includes certifying eligibility for hospice, guiding clinical decisions, and promoting a culture of excellence in end-of-life care.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide overall medical direction and oversight of patient care in accordance with the hospice philosophy. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop, implement, and revise patient care plans. Review and certify eligibility for hospice admission and recertification based on CMS guidelines. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including Medicare Conditions of Participation. Participate in and/or lead interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives. Serve as a clinical resource for hospice staff, patients, families, and referring physicians. Oversee the symptom management and palliative care plans of hospice patients. Provide education and training to staff and community physicians on hospice care principles and guidelines. Participate in on-call coverage rotation (if applicable). Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution. Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Texas. Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred but not required). Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospice or palliative care. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations and compliance requirements. Preferred Qualities:
Strong commitment to compassionate, patient- and family-centered care. Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems. Passion for educating and mentoring clinical staff. Work Environment & Schedule:
Primarily office and field-based (patient home or facility visits as needed). Participation in IDT meetings and periodic in-person visits required. Flexible schedule with potential on-call duties as needed. Compensation:
Competitive salary or stipend (commensurate with experience) Malpractice insurance provided Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities
To Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to info@chemikhealthcare.com.
Chemik Hospice Care LLC is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly skilled Medical Director to lead and oversee the medical component of hospice care services. The Medical Director is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care and providing clinical oversight for the interdisciplinary team. This role includes certifying eligibility for hospice, guiding clinical decisions, and promoting a culture of excellence in end-of-life care.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide overall medical direction and oversight of patient care in accordance with the hospice philosophy. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop, implement, and revise patient care plans. Review and certify eligibility for hospice admission and recertification based on CMS guidelines. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including Medicare Conditions of Participation. Participate in and/or lead interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives. Serve as a clinical resource for hospice staff, patients, families, and referring physicians. Oversee the symptom management and palliative care plans of hospice patients. Provide education and training to staff and community physicians on hospice care principles and guidelines. Participate in on-call coverage rotation (if applicable). Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution. Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Texas. Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred but not required). Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospice or palliative care. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations and compliance requirements. Preferred Qualities:
Strong commitment to compassionate, patient- and family-centered care. Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems. Passion for educating and mentoring clinical staff. Work Environment & Schedule:
Primarily office and field-based (patient home or facility visits as needed). Participation in IDT meetings and periodic in-person visits required. Flexible schedule with potential on-call duties as needed. Compensation:
Competitive salary or stipend (commensurate with experience) Malpractice insurance provided Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities
To Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to info@chemikhealthcare.com.