Hospice Physician

Heartland Hospice•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a job notification only. The Hospice Physician will not be employed by Gentiva. The Medical Director will invoice Gentiva for services rendered. Physician to follow our GIP patients at Jackson Memorial Hospital. At Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states. Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an accredited medical school.
Board certification in a specialty recognized by ABMS or AOA-BOS, preferably primary care.
Current and unrestricted medical license in the practicing state.
Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) and DEA registration for controlled substances.
Current Medicare Provider Enrollment (PECOS) and Medicaid certification if required.
Ability to travel 15-25% based on program needs.
CPR and TB clearance required.
Must have privileges at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Nice To Haves

Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification and/or Hospice Medical Director Certification Board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Certify and recertify hospice eligibility, ensuring timely compliance with Medicare and other regulations.
Conduct and supervise face-to-face patient visits, including home consultations for complex cases.
Provide 24/7/365 on-call physician coverage coordination with hospice physicians.
Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation and support regulatory reviews.
Participate actively in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to coordinate patient care and medication management.
Monitor pharmacy utilization, ensuring appropriate medication prescribing and administration.
Collaborate with hospice leadership on policy development, compliance, and quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Serve as a community liaison, enhancing hospice visibility and partnerships with healthcare providers.
Support educational programs for staff, physicians, and community partners.