Hospice Medical Director; MD​/DO) PRN

Position:Hospice Medical Director (MD / DO) PRN

Location: Clay Center, KS

Job :825

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Hospice Medical Director (MD / DO) PRN

Meadowlark Hospice is hiring a PRN Medical Director. The Hospice Medical Director provides overall medical leadership, direction, and clinical oversight for our hospice care program. This physician ensures high-quality, patient-centered, and compassionate end-of-life care while maintaining compliance with state and federal Medicare regulations. The Medical Director acts as a key resource and leader for the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), collaborating closely with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and attending physicians.

• Medical Direction & Oversight:
  Provide overall medical authority and guidance for the clinical care of all hospice patients.
• Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) Leadership:
  Actively participate in IDG meetings, guiding and reviewing individualized patient care plans, symptom management, and pain control strategies.
• Certifications & Recertifications:
  Review and sign off on initial certifications and recertifications of terminal illness in strict compliance with Medicare guidelines.
• Quality & Compliance:
  Partner with administrative leadership to monitor patient safety, clinical quality outcomes, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
• Community & Professional Liaison:
  Serve as an ambassador for the hospice program within the local medical community, building relationships with referral sources, hospitals, and attending physicians.
• Staff & Physician Mentorship:
  Provide education, guidance, and clinical mentorship to hospice nurses, staff, and community physicians regarding palliative care best practices.

• Education:
  
  Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Licensure:
  Unrestricted medical license in the state of [State Name], or eligibility to obtain one.
• Board Certification:
  Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) is strongly preferred. Certification by the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB) is a plus.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of [2–5] years of clinical experience, with prior experience in hospice, palliative care, or healthcare administration/leadership.
• Knowledge Base:
  Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid hospice conditions of participation and certification regulations.

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and time commitment
• Flexible scheduling and collaborative work environment