Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina•Laurinburg, NC

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Practice in safe, family community located in Laurinburg, NC. We are just 30 minutes from the Southern Pines/Pinehurst area and 45 minutes to 2 hours from the state's largest cities and beaches. Scotland Memorial Hospital is proud of our culture, $68 million surgical renovation, and our new Da Vinci Robot. We have also earned an A" Safety Rating from Leapfrog. Hospice of Scotland County is searching for a Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director to provide professional expertise as a member of the Hospice and Palliative Care Leadership team, Physician will by oversee and supervise the medical aspects of the Hospice and Palliative Care program and act as a consultant and advisor to the Board of Trustees. Physician will work closely with the Executive Director and leaders of the Inpatient and Homecare Services and the Hospice interdisciplinary care team to provide high quality compassionate care. Physician will participate in community education and growth strategy for the service line and report to the Executive Director with oversight by the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland Health. Hospital employed position with excellent benefits including health, dental, and an on-site daycare. A low cost of living, relaxing lifestyle, and beautiful weather all contribute to the quality of life in this friendly town Prefer Hospice and Palliative Care board certification or willingness to obtain the Hospice Medical Director certification but not required. Newly graduating residents and experienced physicians welcome Careers At Scotland Health Care System, we’re proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way. Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need. We offer a full spectrum of services—including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care—along with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women’s health. Our culture is built on caring—for our patients and for our people. We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities. That’s why we offer: Competitive compensation Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare Flexible scheduling Exclusive savings programs Career growth and advancement opportunities If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want a meaningful career where you can make a difference—Scotland Health Care System is the place for you. Join our team today! Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina is proud to be the community's health care system. We are a community owned and controlled not-for-profit organization that includes Scotland Memorial Hospital, Scotland Physicians Network with sixteen medical practices, Scotland Regional Hospice (formerly Hospice of Scotland County), Scotland Family Counseling Center, and Scotland Memorial Foundation. Here at Scotland Health Care System, we understand that healthcare is evolving. Advances in medicine and strides in technology are providing local communities access to better healthcare. It is our desire to provide you the best care possible. Our staff will be here to help you and your loved ones when the need arises. Our Beliefs About Our Future: To successfully accomplish our Mission and Vision our transformation must include creative and innovative changes in what we do and how we do it. We must change from a hospital and provider-centric model to a patient-centered, ambulatory model. There will be a continued focus on moving the industry to an increasingly ambulatory based delivery model focused on the health of the individual patient and the overall health of the population we serve. New payment models will incent us to better coordinate our patient’s care along the continuum of services. This includes both how our patients are treated and how their treatment information flows. New partners, arrangements, and competitors will emerge for us as a result of the new treatment and payment models. We will be strategically advantaged by coordinating access to a comprehensive continuum of care. Patients and their families will behave more like Consumers, expecting more Value, Convenience, and Access, in addition to caring and compassionate Service. Limited opportunities to pursue Smart Growth will necessitate us focusing our strategic efforts and resource allocation decisions.

Requirements

2 Years Minimum Requirements: Unrestricted license to practice in state of NC or SC
Current DEA license
Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers
Certified by the Board of Family Medicine
Excellent Computer Skills
Valid Nc/Sc Drivers License
Hospice And Palliative Medicine

Nice To Haves

Hospice Medical Director Certification Board
Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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Responsibilities

Provide professional expertise as a member of the Hospice and Palliative Care Leadership team
Oversee and supervise the medical aspects of the Hospice and Palliative Care program
Act as a consultant and advisor to the Board of Trustees
Work closely with the Executive Director and leaders of the Inpatient and Homecare Services and the Hospice interdisciplinary care team to provide high quality compassionate care
Participate in community education and growth strategy for the service line
Report to the Executive Director with oversight by the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland Health