Medical Director for Hospice Care

2 days ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States Amedisys Full time
Overview

Amedisys, a leading provider of home health, hospice, and high-acuity care, is seeking an experienced medical director to join our team. As a medical director, you will play a crucial role in providing quality palliative care to patients and their families.

Responsibilities
  • Function as a consultant to patients, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure provision of quality palliative care, including pain and symptom management.
  • Assure appropriate evaluation, certification, and recertification of terminal prognosis at the time of admission and at the end of each certification period.
  • Serve as the physician member of the Professional Advisory Committee.
  • Conduct educational seminars, in-services, and presentations to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare audiences to improve quality of patient care and promote hospice services.
  • Be 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.
Qualifications
  • Doctor of medicine or osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Current and unencumbered license to practice specific to the state you are assigned to work.
  • Membership in good standing on the medical staff of at least one contracted hospital.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
  • Agency required liability insurance to complete home visits.
  • Board certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.
About Amedisys

Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice, and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.



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