Hospice / Palliative Medicine Physician

Medical Director Job Description

The medical director of VITAS fulfills two primary functions, each of which is expected to consume approximately one half of the time and work effort of the position :

• The medical director has overall responsibility for medical direction of the care and treatment of patients and their families rendered by the hospice care team, and shall consult and cooperate with the patient's attending physician. The medical director provides physician direction and guidance to the hospice program, its physician employees, and other staff and volunteers to assure the maintenance of quality standards of care for patients and families.
• The medical director educates practicing physicians and others engaged in health care services regarding the hospice program and its potential benefits to patients.

In fulfilling the two primary functions explained above, the medical director performs the following duties :

Quality of Clinical Care

Supervision of team physicians (home care and inpatient)

Management

Ensure medications are utilized within accepted standards of practice.

Community Relations

Education and Research

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES