What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Associate Medical Director position at cadrehospice?
Cadre Hospice is redefining what the end-of-life experience can and should be. We believe every patient deserves world class care that honors their dignity, comforts their family, and transforms one of life’s hardest moments into one marked by meaning, presence, and compassion.
We serve communities across multiple states with a high-touch, people-centered care model grounded in clinical excellence, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to never compromising on quality. Our teams are selected and developed with intention because we believe the right people, supported the right way, create extraordinary care.
Our goal is simple. Deliver an exceptional end-of-life experience, one patient at a time, and raise the standard of hospice care everywhere we serve.
What are the benefits?
- Competitive Pay
- Amazing culture with supportive and engaged leadership team
- Zen rooms for employees in every branch
- End-of-Life Death Doula certificate program for all employees
What are the job responsibilities?
We are seeking an experienced Hospice Associate Medical Director to lead the medical component of our agency in its mission to provide exceptional hospice care services. The ideal candidate will be an MD or DO with experience assuming the 24/7 overall responsibility of the hospice program's medical component. Primary duties include completing certifications of terminal illness, providing consultation during interdisciplinary group meetings, and coordinating care with attending physicians for relief of burdensome symptoms when needed.
Key responsibilities include:
- Eligibility assessments, certifications and recertifications including F2Fs
- Reviews and certifies patients’ medical eligibility
- Consultation/Coordination with attending physician as needed
- Consultation with interdisciplinary team (IDT)
- Completes and submits all documentation timely and accurately
What do you need?
- Doctor of medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school required
- Valid state medical license with prescriptive authority for the state of Illinois without restrictions required
- One-year of experience with hospice and palliative care required
Full Job Description can be provided upon request.
Cadre Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.