Hospice Medical Director

Job Location: Clarksville, TN

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for a Medical Director to join our Hospice team. Come make a difference in the Clarksville area and surrounding communities! At Beacon 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.