Physician Associate Medical Director Hospice
Job Description
About the Role
Join Amedisys, Inc. as a Physician Associate Medical Director Hospice in United States. Overview Associate Medical Director, Hospice PRN/1099 Approx 5 - 10 hours per month *
This is not a remote position
* Responsibilities: Assist Medical Director, cover IDG when necessary, assist with on call rotation. Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice?
Key Responsibilities
- services and presentations to physicians, nurses, and other health care audiences to improve quality of patient care and promote hospice services and increase access to patients. Available for in
- house or phone consultation for acute patient clinical problems that cannot be resolved through staff, directors and primary or on
- call physician and available for consultation or joint visits in hospital or home when indicated.
Requirements
- Doctor of medicine or osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board certification in hospice and palliative care is preferred but not required.
- Experienced physicians with a passion for working with patients in hospice and palliative care are welcome to apply.
- Current and unencumbered license to practice specific to that state you are assigned to work.
Benefits & Compensation
- related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an
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 4.0 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: Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Pain Management, Symptom Management, Medical Consultation, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Prognosis Evaluation, Certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Associate Medical Director will function as a consultant to patients, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality palliative care, including pain and symptom management, while collaborating with the attending physician. Responsibilities also include assuring appropriate evaluati...
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Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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