Physician Associate Medical Director Hospice

AmedisysGreat Workplace

4 days ago

United StatesPer Diem / PRNGeneral Medicine

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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

Palliative careSymptom managementHospice careClinical assessmentCare planningMedical documentationInterdisciplinary team leadershipRegulatory compliancePatient educationMedication managementUtilization reviewQuality assuranceEnd-of-life careStaff supervision

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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, Clinical assessment, Care planning, Medical documentation, Interdisciplinary team leadership, Regulatory compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Associate Medical Director is responsible for managing patient symptoms, overseeing care plans, and ensuring the highest quality of life for hospice patients. They lead interdisciplinary team meetings, conduct face-to-face assessments, and provide clinical guidance to staff and familie...

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