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Medical Director, Hospice

Medical Director, Hospice

HealthEcareers - ClientAllentown, PA, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Overview

Practice Overview :

Lehigh Valley Hospice is a part of the fabric of care at LVHN.  We offer physical, social, spiritual, and emotional care to the patients and families of our community during the last stages of illness, the dying process and bereavement.  Our specialty–trained interdisciplinary hospice team includes physicians, CRNPs, nurses, social workers, spiritual counselors, and administrative staff. The hospice physician’s role is to cultivate an enriching, supportive environment for each member of the team. This crucial support allows each the team to be the eyes, ears, hands, and heart of the physicians at the bedside. Education is part of our culture as we have 2 ACGME Fellows per year that rotate with us. Our hospice program leads the community in providing a comprehensive resource to patients and families during their final passage, allowing for peace, comfort, courage and dignity in their own home or inpatient hospice unit.  Our team recognizes the disparities in health care and strives to provide equitable and culturally sensitive care to patients and their families.

Position Responsibilities :

  • Hospice Medical Director
  • Oversight of Hospice Operations

Quality and patient safety

  • Ensure compliance with hospice regulations
  • Serve as hospice physician for designated interdisciplinary teams, attend biweekly IDG meetings and do home visits as needed
  • Round on hospice inpatients (includes in–person and telehealth)
  • Rotating on–call / holiday schedule shared among the group
  • Why join LVHN?

    LVHN is the Lehigh Valley’s leading health network recognized for its commitment to patient–centered care. Join our mission–driven team and become a valued member of a thriving, innovative health care community. Now that LVHN is proudly part of Jefferson Health, we offer current and future clinicians new educational and development opportunities at Thomas Jefferson University across our larger service area. We leverage its position as a world–class medical institution to recruit the best and brightest clinicians. Together, let’s redefine health care.

    Benefits :

    We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous benefits package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Some of our benefits include :

  • Attractive work schedule
  • Competitive salary with incentive plans
  • Health, dental, vision and 403(b) retirement savings
  • Student loan support, Public Service Loan Forgiveness–eligible employer
  • Malpractice insurance, medical license, DEA license and others paid in full
  • Reimbursement for continuing medical education and technology
  • Relocation services (if applicable)
  • Qualifications

  • Team–oriented physician committed to excellence in clinical care, interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching who brings the highest level of respect for the expertise each hospice team member contributes. Someone who will empower the team to create the best possible end of life experience for patients and families.
  • One year of Hospice experience required
  • Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
  • Expert on the Medicare Hospice Benefit
  • A current PA Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
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