Physician Designee - PRN - Remote

Vivie•Alexandria, MN

10d•Remote

About The Position

At Vivie, the Physician Designee provides physician support to the hospice program in partnership with the Hospice Medical Director and interdisciplinary team. The role supports high-quality, compliant, patient-centered care and helps patients and families during end-of-life care. When designated by the Hospice Medical Director, the Physician Designee may act on their behalf to support continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and timely medical oversight for hospice patients. The position is PRN/per diem, as needed, and includes travel as needed. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice (Minnesota and North Dakota).
Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or a related specialty.
Demonstrated knowledge of CMS Hospice Conditions of Participation.
Strong expertise in symptom management and end-of-life care.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to pass state-mandated background checks.
Physical capability to perform all essential job functions.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with team members, clients, and families.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or Palliative Medicine board certification.

Responsibilities

Assist the Hospice Medical Director in meeting responsibilities under CMS Hospice Conditions of Participation and support alignment with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Review hospice eligibility as delegated, support admission determinations, and complete Certifications of Terminal Illness (CTIs), recertifications, and required face-to-face (F2F) encounters when designated by the Hospice Medical Director.
Provide clinical consultation to the interdisciplinary team on symptom management, disease progression, and complex medical decision-making related to end-of-life care.
Collaborate with hospice clinicians, attending physicians, patients, families, and referral sources to support coordinated, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Support Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives and contribute to maintaining high clinical standards across the hospice program.
Provide physician coverage for the Hospice Medical Director when designated, supporting continuity of care and timely clinical decision-making.
Perform other assigned duties; listed duties are representative and not necessarily all-inclusive.