Job Details

Hospice of Marion County, a part of Empath Health is seeking a Medical Director.

The Medical Director is a hospice physician who plans, develops, coordinates, monitors and ensures palliative care standards for hospice patients. This is accomplished by collaboration with the hospice team and the community physicians. In addition, this position provides clinical expertise on organization wide Dementia Education programs and serves as the Medical Director for the GUIDE program to determine eligibility and actively participates in the plan of care for these patients.

What you'll Do:

Including the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides for the palliation and management of terminal illness of hospice enrolled patients in collaboration with the patient’s or legal representative’s goals of care within legal, moral and ethical boundaries in the patient’s place of residence or any of the inpatient settings.
• Conducts hospice pre-election evaluation and counseling services as needed.
• Certifies that the patient meets the medical criteria for hospice admission based upon available diagnostic and prognostic indicator and oral and/or documented medical history.
• Collaborates with the members of the IDT/IDG to ensure that the medical needs of the patient are met, providing oversight of the plan of care.
• Active participant in assigned weekly IDT meetings as Team Medical Director, guiding care and services for patients/families in accordance to medical need and patients’ goals of care.
• Re-certifies patients as appropriate for continuation of Medicare Hospice Benefit at appropriate levels of care, including ensuring completion of or conducting face-to-face visits as required.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A medical degree and Florida Licensure are required.
• Board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred.
• Demonstrated work experience in health care related industries or areas which are translatable to Hospice. Experienced in Hospice industry preferred.
• Willing to prepare for and meet the requirements for eligibility for the American Academy of Hospice Physicians Palliative Care certification and exam within 2 years.
• Must have a Valid Florida drivers License, maintain current auto insurance coverage and have access to a reliable automobile.
• Ability to work unsupervised in the field, exercising discretion and independent judgment.

What You'll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health.Join our team and make a positive impact in the communities we serve!