Physician Associate Medical Director

AmedisysGreat Workplace

4 days ago

United StatesFull TimeHospice and Palliative Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Amedisys, Inc. as a Hospice Medical Director – No Call in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive, face-to-face assessments with patients.

Manage symptoms and provide palliative care to alleviate pain and discomfort.

Oversee patient admissions, discharges, certifications, recertifications and medication management.

Assure appropriate evaluation, certification, and recertification of terminal prognosis at the time of admission and at the end of each certification period.

Requirements

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.

Current and unencumbered license to practice specific to that state assigned to work in.

Membership in good standing on the medical staff of at least one contracted hospital.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Amedisys, Inc. as a Hospice Medical Director – No Call.

Key Skills

Palliative careHospice careSymptom managementPatient assessmentCare planningMedical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical leadershipRegulatory compliancePatient educationMedication managementUtilization reviewQuality assuranceStaff supervision

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Position Insights

Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Hospice and Palliative Medicine position at Amedisys is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Hospice and Palliative Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Palliative care, Hospice care, Symptom management, Patient assessment, Care planning, Medical documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Clinical leadership. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice and Palliative Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Associate Medical Director oversees hospice patient care, including symptom management, face-to-face assessments, and the development of individualized care plans. They also lead interdisciplinary team meetings, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide clinical support to staff and fa...

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