Medical Director - Hospice

Our clients hospice care team is dedicated to providing compassionate patientcentered care that enhances the quality of life for patients with lifelimiting illnesses. They offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your expertise and compassion will make a significant impact on the lives of their patients and their families.

Job Title: Medical Director Hospice

Location: Cleveland OH 44101

Salary: $145.00 h/r $150.00 h/r

Schedule and Shift Details:

• Hours: 810 hours per week
• Type: Contract (1year duration)
• Oncall: Potential oncall responsibilities
• Travel: Occasional visits to patient homes community locations and facility settings for direct client/customer interaction

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical oversight and direction for hospice care services.
• Develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to the needs of hospice patients.
• Conduct patient assessments and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure highquality patient care.
• Monitor patient progress adjusting care plans as necessary to ensure comfort and quality of life.
• Serve as a liaison between hospice staff patients and their families offering guidance and support.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide clinical guidance to the hospice care team.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal state and local regulations as well as hospice policies and procedures.
• Educate staff patients and families about hospice care principles and practices.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records and documentation.

Requirements:

• Education: Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Certification: Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
  o National Provider Identifier (NPI)
  o American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
• Licensure: Valid medical license to practice in the state of Ohio.
• Medical Doctor (MD) in Ohio (OH)
  o Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) in Ohio (OH)
  Boardcertified in Hospice and/or Palliative Medicine
• Experience: Prior experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills in palliative and endoflife care.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Compassionate approach to patient care and family support.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to travel to patient locations and perform physical examinations.

Benefits:

Benefits are not provided.

The Medical Director will be reimbursed for hours worked at a rate of $150.00/hour including but not limited to

interdisciplinary meetings peer to peer education continuing education and program development/oversight.

If applicable oncall hours will be reimbursed at the rate of $75.00/day.

This job description outlines the key responsibilities requirements and benefits for the Medical Director Hospice position providing a clear and detailed overview for potential candidates.

Bonus: rewards up to $6493.00

Remote Work :

No