What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director, Hospice position at Goshen Health?
Summary
Hospice Medical Director
Goshen Health seeks a Board Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Provider to act as our next Medical Director for Home Care and Hospice. This is a 0.3 FTE role that is responsible for the direction and coordination of Hospice medical care provided and for developing and upholding medical concepts as related to Hospice care. The Medical Director shall serve as a consultant and advisor to the Hospice program. This role is primarily administrative in nature, with the majority of the direct care provided by Nurse Practitioners employed by the Hospice.
Goshen Health is dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of Northern Indiana, serving a regional population of 220,000. The physician network consists of both primary care and specialty providers, allowing us to offer the highest quality of care for a wide range of conditions. We are a leader in the region with a strong Accountable Care Organization and we take great pride in implementing cutting edge strategies in population health. Join a Network that prioritizes work/life balance, physician autonomy, a culture of camaraderie and excellence as well as a team-based approach to patient care.
Candidate Requirements:
- Must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and Licensed in the state of Indiana (Board Certification in Hospice and palliative medicine preferred).
- After hours call coverage to consult with hospice and home care nurses regarding patient care and symptom management as scheduled. Call coverage will not exceed 1 weekend per month and weekly call will not exceed 1 week per month.
- Knowledge of regulatory and legal landscape of Hospice practices as it relates to operations.
Community: Work/Life Balance is important, and we hope you’ll find that Goshen fits your individual & family needs. Our area is a wonderful place to raise a family: safe, strong public and private schools along with an affordable cost of living! We are located 30 minutes from South Bend (home of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish), 2 hours east of Chicago and 2 hours north of Indianapolis. The culture here is ‘Midwest Nice’ where neighbors help neighbors, and we have pride in our communities. Our area is a ‘melting pot’ of various cultures, including large Hispanic and Amish populations. Life here is great, away from the rush and traffic of city life but still easy access to larger cities, international airports, etc. You will enjoy the many state parks & inland lakes, various year-round festivals, a booming food/brewery/winery culture, college and professional level sports teams, etc.
