Medical Director, Hospice
Ethos•Akron, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Medical Director will assume responsibility for the medical component of the hospice program, serve as a clinical resource to the interdisciplinary team, support appropriate hospice eligibility and certification decisions, and help ensure continuity and quality of physician services.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
- Active, unrestricted Ohio physician license.
- Current state and federal controlled-substance registrations.
- Hospice or palliative-care experience, or substantive training in end-of-life care.
- Knowledge of Medicare hospice eligibility, certification, recertification, and Conditions of Participation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with attending physicians and interdisciplinary hospice teams.
- Commitment to continued medical education related to hospice and palliative medicine.
- Eligible to participate in Medicare and not excluded from any federal healthcare program.
- Strong communication, clinical judgment, documentation, and relationship-development skills.
Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility for the medical component of the hospice program.
- Serve as a clinical resource to the interdisciplinary team.
- Support appropriate hospice eligibility and certification decisions.
- Ensure continuity and quality of physician services.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
