Physician Associate Medical Director

Amedisys, Inc.•Roseburg, OR

About The Position

The Physician Associate Medical Director helps ensure the highest quality of life for patients in the final stages of life, emphasizing comfort, dignity, and emotional support. The role works with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Responsibilities also include clinical oversight, hospice eligibility and certification, care coordination, education, quality improvement, and supervision of Nurse Practitioners.

Requirements

Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
Current, unencumbered license to practice in the assigned state.
Membership in good standing on the medical staff of at least one contracted hospital.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and agency-required liability insurance to complete home visits.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in hospice and palliative medicine.
Hospice Medical Director certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive face-to-face patient assessments, manage symptoms, and provide palliative care to alleviate pain and discomfort.
Oversee patient admissions, discharges, certifications, recertifications, and medication management.
Ensure appropriate evaluation and certification or recertification of terminal prognosis at admission and at the end of each certification period.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and update hospice patient care plans.
Be available for acute clinical problems that staff or the primary or on-call physician cannot resolve, and provide consultation or joint visits in hospitals or at home when indicated.
Communicate empathetically with patients, families, and caregivers, providing guidance and support throughout the hospice journey.
Coordinate care with other healthcare providers to support seamless transitions and continuity of care.
Lead goals-of-care discussions with patients and families when appropriate.
Educate patients and families about hospice philosophy, treatment options, and end-of-life care.
Serve as the physician or designee of the Professional Advisory Committee.
Maintain accurate and thorough medical records documenting patient progress and treatment plans.
Comply with regulatory and organizational standards and ensure ethical and legal compliance.
Conduct educational seminars, in-services, and presentations for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare audiences to improve patient care, promote hospice services, and increase patient access.
Assist with policy reviews to improve care quality and efficiency at quarterly QAPI meetings.
Communicate with attending physicians to determine patient eligibility and obtain necessary medical records.
Participate in relationship-building strategies with local physicians, hospitals, and nursing facilities as requested.
Provide on-call coverage for medical emergencies and patient referrals, and collaborate with care center physicians to maintain a shared call schedule and continuity of care.
Participate in utilization reviews and periodic clinical record reviews.
Serve on the Care Center's professional advisory group and provide feedback on clinical practice and operations.
Conduct quarterly telephone meetings with the Hospice Medical Director.
Supervise Nurse Practitioners in accordance with state requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.