Associate Medical Director

Empath Health•Ocala, FL

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About The Position

Hospice of Marion County, part of Empath Health, is seeking a caring and motivated Associate Medical Director to provide medical support for patients with advanced illness and their families. The role focuses on symptom control and pain management, collaborating with clinical staff and attending physicians to develop and implement patient plans of care, and providing medical education to staff, patients, families, and physicians. The Associate Medical Director also participates in interdisciplinary group meetings and follows applicable organizational, legal, regulatory, accreditation, and Florida Department of Health requirements. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care, HIV and sexual health services, and dementia support. Its approach emphasizes caring for the whole person with empathy and dignity.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
Board certification in a related specialty.
Current Florida license to practice medicine under Florida Statute 458 or 459.
At least two years of recent active practice with direct clinical medical care experience.
Current Federal DEA registration.
Current CPR certification if patient-facing.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Palliative Medicine.
Hospital staff privileges at one or more hospitals commonly serving patients in the service area.

Responsibilities

Promote and practice Empath Health’s mission, vision, and values, and follow its policies and procedures.
Provide symptom-control expertise and communicate with APRNs and/or RNs to evaluate and initiate pain and symptom-management treatments, primarily through in-person visits.
Collaborate with clinical staff and other team members to create and implement appropriate plans of care.
Collaborate with patients’ attending physicians as needed to develop and update plans of care and provide direct medical services for pain and symptom management.
Serve as a medical resource and educator for staff, patients, families, and attending physicians on admission criteria, pain and symptom management, and end-of-life care.
Follow Florida Department of Health requirements and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Participate in assigned IDG meetings and collaborate with other disciplines to ensure patients’ medical needs are met.