Medical Director- Hospice

Job Title: Medical Director- Hospice

Job Location: Knoxville, TN

We are looking for a Medical Director to join our Hospice team. Come make a difference in the Knoxville area and surrounding communities! At University of TN Medical Center Home Care Services - Hospice, our employees enjoy:

· Opportunities to build trusted relationships and connections while providing care to patients.

· To be valued and respected by patients and their families.

· A sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for work-life balance.

· Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Hospice Medical Director oversees clinical operations, ensuring quality medical care for hospice patients. This role provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team and promotes collaboration among medical and nursing staff. A few position highlights include:

· Oversee the management of medical services for the hospice program, ensuring comprehensive care for hospice patients, including medical diagnosis, prognosis, medication management, procedures, and clinical progression.

· Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among agency staff, volunteers, patients, families, caregivers, physicians, vendors, and other relevant departments and professionals.

· Evaluate cases through methods such as home visits, conferences, and record reviews; consult with attending physicians as necessary.

· Review and sign orders for medications, procedures, terminal illness certification and recertification, changes in level of care, and other supplemental orders in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.

· Maintain thorough knowledge of State and Federal medical practice regulations and hospice standards, serving as a resource for organization personnel and local medical professionals.

· Comply with all policies, standards, and regulatory requirements regarding patient care, professional conduct, safety, infection control, fire prevention, security, and risk management.

· Provide leadership and education to staff and community members through in-services, case conferences, and group discussions focusing on hospice philosophy, criteria, medical services, and pain/symptom management.

· Provide services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, initiates and coordinates the plan of care, collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily.

THE MUST HAVES:

· Current unencumbered Doctorate of Medicine (MD) in the state where services are rendered.

· Three (3) years of relevant MD experience, with at least two (2) years as a Hospice MD.

· Certification in hospice and palliative medicine is desirable.

· Must have the authority to prescribe in the state where services are provided. Must have obtained Medicare billing privileges.

· Must meet restrictive collaborative requirements specific to state assigned to work and supply a copy of all active collaborating physician agreements and indicate whether these will be transferable to your employment.

· Current CPR certification, driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

· Must be able to reliably commute within the geographic area assigned.

Job Type: Full-Time, Contract Status

UT Hospice is joining the Pennant family, bringing added resources and collaboration while maintaining our commitment to staff and patients. This full-time, contract position with LHC Group will report to and be managed by Pennant. The Pennant Group, Inc. operates healthcare services through independent subsidiaries. Learn more at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Hospice MD: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Doctorate of Medicine (MD) (Required)

Work Location: On the road