Hospice Medical Director

Hope West, a non-profit healthcare organization, is seeking their next Medical Director of Hospice & Palliative Care to join them in scenic Grand Junction, Colorado!

• The Medical Director of Hospice & Palliative Care will lead clinical operations for Hospice and Palliative Care services throughout Hope West, overseeing functions within two locations with direct oversight on the program in all locations.
• Reporting directly to the VP of Hospice and Palliative Care, this leader will indirect oversight team of five physicians, five nurse practitioners, and the IDT team members. Direct reporting from the NPs and Physicians.
• In collaboration with the PACE team, the Medical Director will focus on both administrative and clinical initiatives including care plans, case reviews, patient care, and process improvement throughout the department.
• Seeking a clinically sound leader who will be able to foster trust through strong staff relationships, assess team dynamics, identify and remove barriers, leverage data to drive decisions, and provide recommendations for improvement and positive change. Additional responsibilities include clinical and administrative oversight related to workflow development, quality, and community services.
• The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, collaborative leader with a proven ability to build strong relationships and drive results. Additionally, this leader must be adaptive, communicative, and bring exceptional decision‑making and business acumen skills to ensure that the program can achieve both long‑ and short‑term goals.

• MD/DO is required.
• A minimum of five years of hospice experience is required.
• A minimum of five years of supervisory experience is highly preferred.
• Board Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine and/or Hospice Medical Director Board Certification preferred.
• Controlled substance license with current DEA license number.
• Eligible or currently possess a Medicare/Medicaid NPI number.
• Eligible or currently credentialed at local hospitals.
• Eligible to bill insurance for palliative care and symptom management visits.

• The base salary range for this position is $225,000 to $250,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation.
  
  The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

• Founded in 1993, Hope West, a non-profit healthcare organization, is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to members of their community and surrounding communities.
• Hope West is committed to meeting the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of their patients, and strives to provide exceptional care for adults through their numerous specialties/programs.
• Hope West has received numerous awards, including the 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award and the 2024 Best of the West award.
• Home to many skilled physicians, Hope West is staffed to care for a wide array of patients. Physician teams include primary care, palliative care, PACE, and Dementia Support.

• Grand Junction, Colorado is a premier destination that provides numerous local trails for visitors to explore by bike or by horseback.
• For the outdoor enthusiast, partake in one of Grand Junction’s many outdoor activities including hiking, biking, rafting, fishing and camping in popular spots like the Colorado National Monument, the Grand Mesa, and more.
• This beautiful locale has breathtaking red rock scenery and thrilling outdoor adventures for all walks of life.
• If culture is what you crave, then visit the Avalon Theatre or the Museum of the West followed by one of the many delicious farm‑to‑table dining locations around town.

Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:

Amy Simonson

Executive Recruiter

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