Associate Medical Director

Empath Health•West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a full-time Associate Medical Director to provide medical oversight and leadership for hospice patients and their families across Palm Beach County. The role provides medical direction for the care and treatment of patients in an Empath Health Palliative Care program. It combines clinical care and leadership, working closely with care teams to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
Board certification in a related specialty.
Current Florida medical license issued pursuant to 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 is strongly preferred.
Hospital staff privileges at one or more hospitals commonly serving patients in the service area are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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 patients’ attending physicians as needed to develop and update plans of care and ensure direct medical services for pain and symptom management.
Serve as a medical resource and educator to staff, patients, families, and attending physicians regarding admission criteria, pain and symptom management, and end-of-life care.
Adhere to Florida Department of Health requirements and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Participate in assigned meetings, including IDG meetings, and collaborate with the Clinical Director and other disciplines to ensure patients’ medical needs are met.
Complete ongoing assessments of patients’ diagnoses and accurately evaluate eligibility for recertification.