Medical Director, Hospice Home Care

Visiting Nurse Service of New York d/b/a VNS Health•New York, NY

1d•$243,000 - $324,000

About The Position

The Hospice Medical Director serves as the senior clinical executive for VNS Health Hospice. This physician leader provides strategic, operational, and clinical oversight for all medical aspects of hospice care. In partnership with senior leadership, the Hospice Medical Director plays a critical role in shaping clinical strategy, advancing quality, supporting growth, and ensuring regulatory excellence. The Medical Director leads a team of hospice physicians and nurse practitioners, fosters a high-performing interdisciplinary culture, and represents the organization to key external stakeholders.

Requirements

MD or DO with active medical license in New York State (or eligibility within 60 days of hire).
Board certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine required. HMDC preferred.
Minimum of 5–7 years of clinical experience in hospice or palliative care, with at least 3 years in a leadership or administrative capacity.
In-depth knowledge of Medicare Hospice Benefit, CMS regulations, and Conditions of Participation.
Current DEA registration and hospital/snf credentialing eligibility
No exclusions from Medicare or Medicaid participation.
Exceptional communication, team leadership, and strategic planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop VNS Health’s hospice physician and nurse practitioner team.
Oversee physician recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and ongoing professional development.
Monitor and manage performance, licensure, and credentialing compliance.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of documentation including CTIs, recertifications, face-to-face visits, and narratives in compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation.
Provide consultative support across settings including homes, SNFs, and inpatient hospice.
Maintain oversight of patient eligibility and appropriateness of hospice enrollment.
Facilitate robust IDT meetings to drive coordinated, person-centered care planning.
Promote collaboration across clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual care team members.
Oversee individualized, evidence-based pain and symptom management practices.
Mentor clinicians on pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to end-of-life care.
Serve as an educator for hospice staff, attending physicians, SNF/hospital partners, and the broader medical community.
Represent VNS Health in professional forums, community lectures, and training events.
Participate in CME activities and lead internal workshops on hospice care excellence.
Collaborate with leadership to design and implement clinical strategies that support growth, workforce optimization, and population health initiatives.
Contribute to new service lines and partnership development.
Guide and support QAPI initiatives, including symptom management protocols and benchmarking.
Use data to inform clinical excellence and innovation.
Oversee physician coverage models, on-call rotation, and delegation protocols.
Maintain continuous physician availability for patient care needs, including after-hours consultation as needed.
Provide medical direction and backup support for urgent/emergent patient issues.