Medical Director

Description
About Us:
At Lifted Hospice, our mission is simple yet powerful: Helping people live life to the fullest. We serve the communities where we live and work by delivering compassionate, clinically excellent end-of-life care. With a commitment to dignity, comfort, and quality of life, we walk alongside patients and their families—meeting them where they are, when they need it most.

Job Purpose

The Medical Director is responsible for oversight of physician services and the medical component of the Hospice. Responsibilities include promoting and maintaining the standards of practice consistent with quality hospice care. Responsible for the palliation and management of the patient’s terminal illness and conditions related to the terminal illness in conjunction with the patient’s attending physician. Serves as a member of Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/IDT). May also be called Medical Advisor, Chief Medical Physician, Chief Medical Officer, or a similar title.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assumes overall responsibility for the medical component of the Hospice program, including providing oversight of physician services. Supervises all physician employees and those under contract to the Hospice. If the attending physician is unavailable, the medical director, contracted physician, and/or Hospice physician employee is responsible for meeting the medical needs of the patient. Reviews patient eligibility for services, including admission and recertification. Attends IDG/IDT meetings, participates in the patient care planning process and collaborates with IDG/IDT to promote quality and coordination of patient care. Provides medical direction and education to the clinical staff, acts as a role model and provides consultation for attending physicians. May assist and review the Hospice in the development and revision of policies and procedures for clinical care, emergency care and medical research. Communicates with the medical community/attending physician as needed to assure optimum patient care and acts as a liaison in the medical community. Assists with QAPI process as appropriate, assists with continuing education programs Performs home visits and patient assessment and interventions as requested by the IDG/IDT. Provides consultation for palliative and end-of-life care issues, completed Face to Face assessments as necessary. Supports the Hospice’s goals and vision. Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary. Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency. Additional duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be added, at any time with or without advanced notice.

Skills and Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited college/university with a Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and is fully licensed to practice medicine. Currently licensed to prescribe pharmaceuticals and medical treatments in the state and is enrolled in Medicare or has an Ordering and Referring Status. Knowledgeable about the psychosocial and medical aspects of hospice care. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all patients' families, staff, the Governing Body, the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, and other physicians. Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Working Conditions

Work in patients’ homes in various conditions. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is exposed to infectious diseases and bodily fluids. Must be able to work a flexible schedule and travel locally as needed.

Physical & Mental Requirements

Requires prolonged sitting. Must be able to manage stressful situations calmly and professionally. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and the Hospice needs.

Benefits for Full-Time Team Members Include

Paid Time Off Employer paid life insurance policy Employer contributions toward employee health and dental insurance Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage 401(k) Plan — includes discretionary profit-sharing contribution(s)