Associate Medical Director, Hospice and Palliative
About The Position
Optum NV is seeking a Associate Medical Director, Hospice and Palliative to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Southwest Medical Associates (SMA), an Optum company, is Nevada's largest multi-specialty practice, with over 350 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our facilities include 22 medical offices, with 6 urgent cares clinics, 7 Convenient Care Clinics, two lifestyle centers catering to seniors and two outpatient surgery centers. The practice is fully integrated and includes home health, complex disease management, pharmacy services, medical management and palliative care. SMA is actively engaged in population health management, with an emphasis on outcomes, and offers patients compassionate, innovative and high-quality care throughout Nevada. SMA is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team is looking for an Associate Medical Director to manage one of the hospice teams in the Las Vegas area. The role will also involve cross coverage for the palliative team, as well as seeing patients.
Requirements
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible, ideally certified in Hospice or Palliative Care; fellowship trained would be ideal
- Active and unrestricted license in NV, or ability to obtain prior to employment
- DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
Responsibilities
- Managing a hospice team that may include physicians and APCs
- Seeing patients in different settings (home, facility, inpatient) as well as palliative cross coverage
- Leading interdisciplinary teams weekly
Benefits
- Attractive base salary, sign on bonus, and quarterly bonus plan
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, STD/LTD, professional liability, 401K with match, as well as PTO, 8 paid company holidays and one week of paid CME.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
