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Hospice Medical Director

Hospice Medical Director

PRIMROSE HOSPICE CARE INC.Portland, OR, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Join Us in Bringing Hospice Back to Its  Heart of Care

Primrose Hospice Care is formed by career healthcare providers who are dedicated to returning to the heart of hospice care——putting patients, families, and care providers at the center of the experience. Unlike the corporate hospice world, we provide a more personal, flexible, and compassionate environment for both patients and staff.

The Opportunity

Designed for a physician who desires meaningful, patient-centered work outside of the corporate care environment or daily routine of clinical visits.

  • Physician leadership
  • Stipend / Per-Diem role with  flexibility
  • Room to grow  as census increases
  • Scalable Compensation  and growth, while retaining flexibility of hybrid / remote work
  • Step away from corporate constraints and return to the  heart of patient care

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide medical oversight of the hospice program, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and accrediting body requirements.
  • Certify terminal illness eligibility for patients referred to hospice in accordance with regulatory compliance.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings, collaborating with nurses, social workers, chaplains, CNAs, and volunteers to establish and review individualized patient plans of care, on a pre-established and regular cadence.
  • Provide direct consultation, as needed, regarding pain and symptom management, palliative treatment options, and coordination of care with attending physicians.
  • Ensure availability for medical consults to the hospice team, patients, and families within reasonable and established timeframes, consistent with ACHC and Medicare requirements.
  • Collaborate with the Hospice admin and / or Director of Nursing to guide quality improvement and performance initiatives, promoting best practices in hospice and palliative medicine.

    • Qualifications

  • MD / DO licensed in Oregon (unrestricted)
  • Hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, or related experience preferred
  • Knowledge of hospice regulations and standards preferred
  • Board certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine a plus, but not required
  • Compassionate leader with strong communication skills

    • Why Join Us?

    ✅ Flexible scheduling✅ Mission-driven team✅ Growth opportunity as census builds✅ Chance to shape a new program✅ Meaningful work outside of corporate healthcare

    Pay Expectations :

    Per Diem / PRN + Stipend pay at initial census; PT / FT salary for growing census tiers

    Interested?

    Apply today by sending a short letter about yourself & your interest in this role and resume to :   admin@primrosehospice.com

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