Medical Director - Hospice/Palliative Care Physician

What’s in it for you?

• Tremendous Career Growth Opportunities!
• Senior management and leadership are very well respected by team!
• Great work environment with family like work culture!
• Medical, Dental and Vision

• Provide medical direction adhering to Medicare, federal and state statutes that govern 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 patient receives care that meets their needs.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, assisting in 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.

• 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 a 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.