Palliative Medicine Physician Leader

6 days ago


Bakersfield, California, United States VITAS Healthcare Full time
Medical Director Job Description

The Medical Director of VITAS Healthcare plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. This position requires a dynamic leader who can effectively manage two key functions: medical direction and management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Medical Direction:
    • Oversee the medical direction of care and treatment for patients and their families rendered by the hospice care team.
    • Consult and cooperate with patients' attending physicians to ensure seamless care coordination.
    • Provide physician direction and guidance to the hospice program, its physician employees, and other staff and volunteers to maintain quality standards of care.
  • Management:
    • Participate actively in local/regional management teams, contributing to budget processes, strategic planning, and other key initiatives.
    • Respond to audits and denials from third-party insurance and intermediaries (e.g., Medicare) in a timely and effective manner.
    • Ensure all contracted physicians are properly credentialed through the VITAS Credentialing process.
Additional Duties:
  • Educate community physicians on palliative medicine principles and provide resource support in this area.
  • Attend and present at medical conferences on palliative medicine, serving as a liaison between the hospice and community physicians.
  • Conduct educational seminars, in-services, and presentations to healthcare audiences to promote understanding of the hospice program.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Board certification in a medical specialty dealing with care of the terminally ill (e.g., Internal Medicine, Oncology, or Family Practice).
  • Demonstrated expertise in principles of palliative medicine and symptom management.
  • Valid license to practice medicine in the state where the program operates.

We offer a competitive salary range of $250,000 - $350,000 per year, depending on experience and location, plus comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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