Hospice Physician Designee
About The Position
Expand Access. Build Partnerships. Transform Care as a Hospice Physician Designee. We’re looking for a Hospice Physician Designee to join our compassionate care team. Reporting to the Medical Director, you will provide direction and oversight for patient care, ensuring that all plans of care are implemented and medically appropriate. This role is critical in guiding hospice care teams across multiple locations and maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence. This is a job notification only. The Hospice Physician Designee will not be employed by Gentiva. The Hospice Physician will invoice Gentiva for services rendered.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in medicine (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
- Understanding of hospice philosophy and palliative care principles
- Current state medical license
- Current DEA#
- Expertise in hospice and palliative care, focusing on symptom management for terminal illnesses
- Strong understanding of hospice philosophy, principles of death and dying
- Ability to collaborate with primary care physicians and interdisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of the local medical community to enhance hospice visibility and reputation
Nice To Haves
- Hospice and Palliative Care certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Implement and oversee patient Plans of Care to meet medical needs
- Assess and reevaluate patient medical needs regularly
- Supervise and communicate with all hospice providers, including contracted and employed physicians
- Assist in establishing and reviewing patient Plans of Care
- Serve on the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and contribute to patient-focused care planning
- Attend and conduct clinical training sessions
- Assess patient hospice eligibility and complete terminal illness certifications/recertifications when needed
- Act as a medical resource and liaison for the IDG, attending physicians, and community medical providers
- Facilitate meetings with patients’ family members and provide guidance for quality care
- Provide 24-hour on-call services to hospice clinicians
- Review all patient medications for effectiveness, interactions, and relation to terminal condition
- Perform supervisory duties in the absence of the Medical Director
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- National & Local Recognition Programs
- Teammate Assistance Fund
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
- Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
- Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
- Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
