Hospice/Palliative Medicine – Southwestern Georgia Practice Info • Combination of inpatient hospital, inpatient hospice units, home visits and long-term care facilities • Reports to the Chief Medical Officer • Provides clinical oversight to both hospice and palliative care teams’ physicians and nurse practitioners • Serves as clinical spokesperson for both hospice and palliative care programs • Physician representative on hospital Ethics Committee Responsibilities • Provide medical direction and oversight for all hospice and palliative care clinical services • Certify and recertify patient eligibility for hospice services in accordance with regulatory guidelines • Serve as a consultative clinical resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other team members • Attend at least once a month a palliative care interdisciplinary team meeting and a hospice interdisciplinary team meeting and case conference • Provide direct patient care as needed, including supportive care, symptom management and complex case consultations • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and hospice regulations, including Medicare Conditions of Participation (COPs) • Provide education and mentorship to clinical staff • Lead strategic initiatives with program growth development, including Outpatient Palliative Care service line addition Shift & Schedule • First Shift • Full time • Participation in on-call rotation may be required Requirements • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school • Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice • Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in gerontology or primary care, preferably in hospice or palliative care • Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or a related specialty, preferred • DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances • Strong knowledge of hospice regulations and end-of-life care standards • Leadership or administrative experience in healthcare setting • Experience with Medicare and Medicaid regulations Fellowship: Skill: Medical Director