Assisted medical Director
About The Position
We are a growing hospice and palliative care organization committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance. We are seeking an experienced physician to serve as an Assistant Medical Director and Supervising Physician for our hospice and palliative care programs. The Assistant Medical Director / Supervising Physician will provide clinical oversight, consultation, and collaboration for Nurse Practitioners, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and support regulatory compliance efforts. This role offers flexibility with remote participation and the opportunity to positively impact patient care across hospice and palliative services.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Georgia medical license (MD or DO).
- Current DEA registration (if applicable).
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in an appropriate specialty.
- Ability to maintain all credentials necessary to perform services.
- Professional liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine experience.
- Prior experience supervising Advanced Practice Providers.
- Strong knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation and hospice regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide physician collaboration, consultation, and supervision for up to four (4) Nurse Practitioners.
- Be reasonably available during normal business hours via phone, secure messaging, email, or telehealth.
- Offer clinical guidance and consultation regarding patient care decisions.
- Review and discuss complex symptom management cases, controlled substance concerns, hospice eligibility determinations, palliative care appropriateness, and high-risk patient situations.
- Attend monthly Hospice Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) Meetings, Clinical Quality Improvement Meetings, and Nurse Practitioner Case Review Meetings (may be attended remotely).
- Review a minimum of ten (10) patient charts per Nurse Practitioner each month, ensuring compliance with regulations, payer requirements, and organizational standards.
- Assist in developing and updating clinical protocols.
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
- Provide education, mentoring, and support to Nurse Practitioners and clinical staff.
- Promote evidence-based practice and best clinical outcomes.
- Provide backup Medical Director coverage when available during periods of absence of the primary Medical Director.
Benefits
- Competitive Monthly Stipend Based on Nurse Practitioner Caseload
- Flexible independent contractor arrangement
- Primarily remote responsibilities
- Meaningful impact on hospice and palliative care delivery
- Collaborative interdisciplinary environment
- Opportunity to mentor and support advanced practice providers
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Career Level
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