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 Broward County. The role oversees medical direction of care and treatment for hospice patients in both inpatient and field settings, and serves as a physician consultant for Palliative Care patients within Empath Health. The Associate Medical Director provides symptom-control expertise, supports care planning with nursing staff and attending physicians, and serves as a medical resource and educator for staff, patients, families, and physicians. The role also participates in interdisciplinary group meetings and complies with applicable Florida Department of Health, legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

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 Hospice and 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 RNs to create and implement appropriate plans of care.
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 control, and end-of-life care.
Adhere to Florida Department of Health requirements and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Participate in assigned interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and collaborate with the Clinical Director and other disciplines to ensure patients’ medical needs are met.
Provide medical oversight and direction for hospice patients in inpatient and field settings, and serve as a physician consultant for Palliative Care patients.