Physician Associate Medical Director Hospice
Job Description
About the Role
Join Amedisys, Inc. as a Physician Associate Medical Director Hospice 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 Physician Associate Medical Director Hospice.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Associate Medical Director Hospice at Amedisys a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Palliative Care, Symptom Management, Hospice Care, Interdisciplinary Team Leadership, Patient Assessment, Medication Management, Care Plan Development, End-of-Life Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality end-of-life care, focusing on patient comfort and dignity through individualized care plans developed with a multidisciplinary team. Key duties include managing symptoms, overseeing admissions/discharges, participating in team meetings, and providin...
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Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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