Job Details

The Medical Director, Hospice is an employed physician who:

1. Reviews, coordinates & oversees and provides strategic leadership, in conjunction with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), for the medical care of Hospice patients.
2. Provides direction and guidance to Empath Health and oversight of medical staff functions in all Hospice settings to assure the provision and maintenance of quality care for patients and families.
3. Acts as a liaison between Empath Health and community physicians, as well as others engaged in health services, to assure the quality of care provided to Empath Health patients and assure access for patients to hospice care and other Empath Health services.
4. Serves as an educator and researcher of hospice and palliative care.
1. Assists CMO in efforts to promote evidence-based best practices throughout Empath Health.
2. Assists CMO in preparation (and, at times, presentation) of information for external partners and audiences.
5. Provides direct medical care as necessary to Hospice patients in their homes, care centers, hospitals or in a variety of medical settings.
6. Collaborates with Administrative Assistant, Physician Services (AA) to ensure coverage of physician/APRN-required services during the regular work week, as well as on call (after hours & on weekends). Fills in gaps in coverage when necessary.
7. Acts as CMO, when the CMO is absent, upon request.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

·         MD or DO from an accredited medical school.

·         Licensure:  Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida or able to obtain licensure in Florida.

·         Education and/or Experience (in addition to MD/DO): 

o   Masters or doctoral degree (PhD) or equivalent preferred;

o   Minimum of five years post graduate medical hospice/palliative care practice experience [or fellowship training in palliative medicine and two years post graduate medical hospice/palliative care practice experience]

o   Experience in medical staff management preferred

·         Certifications:

o   Board certification by an American Board of Medical Specialties’ recognized specialty that deals with care of the terminally ill, such as Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Oncology or Geriatrics, is required.

o   Board Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties in Hospice and Palliative Medicine is strongly preferred.

o   Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

·         Knowledge and experience in palliative medical practice and symptom management

·         Valid Florida driver’s license and automobile insurance as per agency policies

·         Ability to make home/residence visits

·         Basic keyboarding and computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word or comparable programs

·         Employee must sign a Business Protection Agreement.