Physician Associate Medical Director Hospice
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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
Position Insights
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, Patient Assessment, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Medication Management, Clinical Documentation, End-of-Life Care, Regulatory Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Medical Director oversees the quality of life for hospice patients by managing symptoms and developing individualized care plans with a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for patient certifications, regulatory compliance, and providing clinical leadership and education to staff.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
yesterday
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