Hospice Program Director with Sentara Medical Group
Hospice Medical Director with Sentara in Virginia
Hospice Medical Director with Sentara in Virginia
Sentara Medical Group is searching for a Hospice Medical Director. This position will provide leadership, oversight and guidance for multiple hospice programs (only for Sentara Hospice) throughout Virginia.
Position Highlights :
- Collaborates with the hospitals, medical group, palliative, and hospital medicine to ensure a smooth transition of care for patients.
- Participates in weekly Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
- Develops and oversees end-of-life care of patients and their families through clinical programs and pathways
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and program development
- Assists with development and implementation of education for members of the Hospice Interdisciplinary team and community
- Serve s as a hospice champion, promoting and representing programs to physicians, discharge planners, other referral sources and community health organizations as appropriate.
- Teaching opportunities with local medical students, Residents and Fellows
- Continuing medical education - need to verify with Kim Bradley / Keren Ellis
Duties include :
Administrative Medical Oversight of Hospice team
Determining Hospice eligibility
Certification of terminal illness
Interdisciplin ary meetings
Medication utilization oversight
Completing required documentation to support end-of-life care
Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm
Home call : 1 week per month, including 1 weekend as back up to NP
Minimum Qualifications for this opportunity :
- Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Prior Hospice experience preferred.
- Prior leadership experience preferred.
- Ability to attend 50% of IDT meetings
This position is an outstanding opportunity to lead a high functioning team with a great organization.