Hospice Medical Director

Job overview

The Hospice Medical Director role is listed in Manatee County, FL. Compensation is not specified. The position provides medical leadership for the hospice program and supports its interdisciplinary group and community relationships. The Medical Director oversees hospice medical services, supports symptom management and continuity of care, and works with attending physicians and the interdisciplinary group on patient care plans. The role also contributes to clinical quality, physician education, and community understanding of hospice and palliative care.

What you'll do

• Provide overall medical direction
• participate in interdisciplinary group and quality improvement activities
• review and develop treatment protocols
• educate and consult with community and attending physicians
• review clinical information and certify hospice eligibility
• establish and update plans of care
• oversee medications and treatments
• document care
• supervise clinical quality and physician coverage
• and participate in on-call duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice medical director

manatee county fl

affinity care of sarasota

hospice care

palliative care

medical direction

interdisciplinary group

symptom management

patient care plans

physician education

quality improvement

on-call duties

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting includes participation in on-call duties and ensuring continuous physician coverage for hospice patients and families.

About the employer

Affinity Care of Sarasota is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.