Hospice Medical Director

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Menomonee Falls, WI

6d•$210,000 - $260,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Optage Hospice is seeking a Hospice Medical Director to assume overall responsibility for the medical component of our hospice patient care program. Reporting to the Hospice Administrator, the Medical Director assists in the management and administration of Optage Hospice's clinical services and serves as our liaison to the local medical community, helping us fulfill our purpose of "Creating Smiles in the Eyes of Residents."

Requirements

Board Certified Physician required
Experience in geriatrics, internal medicine, palliative medicine, or other relevant field of medicine required
Physician licensure (MD or DO) in the States of Minnesota and Wisconsin required
Demonstrated knowledge of hospice philosophy, medical aspects of hospice care, current research and trends, and pain and symptom management
Demonstrated leadership skills to provide appropriate direction and supervision to staff
Excellent time management and organizational skills; self-motivated, self-directed, and detail-oriented
Ability to work effectively with health care professionals, patients, families, co-workers, and the public, and to adapt to changing priorities
Valid driver's license and insured, reliable vehicle
Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies

Nice To Haves

work experience in a certified hospice program and administrative experience preferred
board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of the program's medical services to ensure an adequate and qualified medical staff for clinical service and coverage needs
Serve as the physician representative of the interdisciplinary group (IDG)
Review patient eligibility for hospice services; certify and recertify in writing that patients meet medical criteria for admission and subsequent election periods
Assist the interdisciplinary team in developing and implementing a plan of care coordinated with the attending physician
Render necessary medical management, in consultation with the attending physician, consistent with the plan of care and patient needs
Coordinate on-call physician services to provide 24/7 coverage, and support hospice staff in the absence of the attending physician or after hours
Perform home and inpatient visits for patient assessment and care, and perform or arrange palliative care consult visits as needed
Act as a resource to staff, patients, families, and attending physicians on pain and symptom management
Assist in developing and reviewing clinical protocols, emergency care procedures, and patient care policies
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve patient care and safety
Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and reimbursement guidelines and integrate them into clinical practice
Serve as liaison to community physicians, providing consultation and education on hospice and palliative care admission criteria
Participate in continuing education for direct-care hospice staff and assist with orientation of new staff