Hospice Medical Director (St Paul)

Overview : We are looking for a Hospice Medical Director to join our team. This Hospice Medical Director : Serves as a medical resource to hospice team, patients, families, and attending physicians regarding pain and symptom management.Attends, participates, and collaborates the IDG meetings to ensure that the medical needs of the patients are met.Provides oversight of the plan of care.Partners with the patients attending medical director / physician to develop and update the plan of care.Certifies patient meets the medical criteria for hospice admission. Signs appropriate documentation to indicate the approval of the admission.Partners with the Admission Team to provide guidance and support.Reviews clinical information prior to the recertification period and provides written recertification of terminal illness for subsequent benefit periods. About You : Doctoral Degree in medicine (M.D.) or (D.O.) and current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of practice.Should possess exemplary leadership skills with a passion for optimizing the care of patients with hospice and palliative care needs.Possesses a reputation and positive image in the community as an authority in hospice and palliative medicine.Is familiar and skilled with working with an interdisciplinary team.Experience with and ability to work within a distributed physician medical staff (or similar) structure.Current and valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) We Offer : Additional Details : This is a job notification only. The Medical Director will not be an employee of Gentiva. The Medical Director will invoice Gentiva for services rendered. Legalese : This is a safety-sensitive positionWhere applicable, must meet state specific requirementsWe are proud to be an EEO employerWe maintain a drug-free workplace Location : Gentiva Hospice Our Company : At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader inhospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illnessmanagement, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.Our place is by the side of those who need us from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include : Hospice care : Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New BeaconPalliative care : Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative CareHome health care : Heartland Home HealthAdvanced illness management : Illumia HealthWith corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized and kindness is celebrated.