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 provides symptom-control expertise, helps evaluate and initiate pain and symptom-management treatments, and collaborates with clinical team members and attending physicians to develop and implement appropriate plans of care. The Associate Medical Director also serves as a medical resource and educator for staff, patients, families, and attending physicians on admission criteria, symptom management, and end-of-life care. The position follows Empath Health policies and applicable Florida Department of Health, legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. It participates in interdisciplinary group meetings as assigned and may involve face-to-face clinical visits at an Empath Health inpatient facility or a patient's home or community facility, as well as visits via telehealth.

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

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 team members, including clinical staff, 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 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 interdisciplinary group meetings as assigned and collaborate with other disciplines to ensure patients' medical needs are met.
Make face-to-face visits at Empath Health inpatient facilities or patients' residences when required, and/or conduct clinical visits via telehealth.