Medical Director - Diamond Springs, CA

FutureRecruit•Diamond Springs, CA

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About The Position

Medical Director - Full-time Location: Diamond Springs, CA Required Qualifications: Licensed as a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy under the provision of the California Business and Professions Code. Board Certified in Hospice and/or Palliative Care and/or demonstrated knowledge and skills in medical management of advanced irreversible disease. Possess a controlled substances registration certificate with state and federal authorities. Possess an unencumbered California Driver's License, auto insurance, and a dependable automobile. Maintain current CPR Certification. Not excluded from participating in the Medicare program. Job Description Provide medical direction adhering to Medicare, federal, and state statutes that govern the provision of services. Review patients' medical eligibility for hospice services to ensure the plan of care is in line with program policies and procedures. Review necessary data from referral sources to validate the diagnosis and life-limiting prognosis. Perform face-to-face encounters within thirty days of benefit certification periods and attest to the encounter. Consult with attending physicians and clinical staff to ensure pain and symptom management is accomplished effectively and expeditiously. Supervise Associate Medical Directors and Nurse Practitioners, including recruiting and evaluation. Facilitate collaboration with the attending physician to ensure the patient receives care that meets their needs. Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, assisting in the development and implementation of the plan of care. Serve as a medical liaison and resource in providing clinical education to the Interdisciplinary Team and Physicians. Benefits: Tremendous Career Growth Opportunities! Senior management and leadership are very well respected by the team! Great work environment with a family-like work culture! Medical, Dental and Vision If that’s you, let’s talk!

Requirements

Licensed as a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy under the provision of the California Business and Professions Code.
Board Certified in Hospice and/or Palliative Care and/or demonstrated knowledge and skills in medical management of advanced irreversible disease.
Possess a controlled substances registration certificate with state and federal authorities.
Possess an unencumbered California Driver's License, auto insurance, and a dependable automobile.
Maintain current CPR Certification.
Not excluded from participating in the Medicare program.

Responsibilities

Provide medical direction adhering to Medicare, federal, and state statutes that govern the provision of services.
Review patients' medical eligibility for hospice services to ensure the plan of care is in line with program policies and procedures.
Review necessary data from referral sources to validate the diagnosis and life-limiting prognosis.
Perform face-to-face encounters within thirty days of benefit certification periods and attest to the encounter.
Consult with attending physicians and clinical staff to ensure pain and symptom management is accomplished effectively and expeditiously.
Supervise Associate Medical Directors and Nurse Practitioners, including recruiting and evaluation.
Facilitate collaboration with the attending physician to ensure the patient receives care that meets their needs.
Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, assisting in the development and implementation of the plan of care.
Serve as a medical liaison and resource in providing clinical education to the Interdisciplinary Team and Physicians.