Physician Hospice Medical Director

Hospice Medical Director

Are you an experienced medical director looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Job Description

• Function as a consultant to patients, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure provision of quality palliative care, including pain and symptom management, as you collaborate with the patients' attending physician.
• Assure appropriate evaluation, certification, and recertification of terminal prognosis at the time of admission and at the end of each certification period.
• Serve as the physician member of the Professional Advisory Committee.
• Conduct educational seminars, in-services, and presentations to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare audiences to improve quality of patient care and promote hospice services and increase access to patients.
• Available for in-house or phone consultation for acute patient clinical problems that cannot be resolved through staff, directors, and primary or on-call physician, and available for consultation or joint visits in hospital or home when indicated.

Requirements

• Doctor of medicine or osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current and unencumbered license to practice specific to the state you are assigned to work.
• Membership in good standing on the medical staff of at least one contracted hospital.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, and agency-required liability insurance to complete home visits.
• Board certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.

Benefits

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families by providing much-needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

Community Overview

Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice, and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.