Hospice Medical Director

Company: Gentiva Hospice
Location: Graham
Posted on: July 2, 2025

Job Description:

Our Company: Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day. Overview: The Medical Director will report directly to the National Medical Director and supervise, evaluate, and be responsible for the standards and overall quality of the hospice care services rendered to patients by physicians through the employing hospice provider. Oversee and assist with ensuring implementation of the Plan of Care in order to meet the patient’s goals of care and needs. Assess and reevaluate the patient’s medical needs on a regular basis in conjunction with the interdisciplinary Group (IDG). Provide supervision of Hospice Physicians (HPs). Manage related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with the program’s budgets. Travel as necessary. About You: Doctorate degree in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine from an accredited medical school Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine within the state Current and valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) Current and unrestricted DEA Registration for Schedules 2 through 5 and any applicable state-controlled substance prescribing registration Current Medicare Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) validation and Medicaid equivalent for the state of practice, if required by that state Experience demonstrated by Hospice & Palliative Medicine board certification, Hospice Medical Director Certification Board certification, or substantial practice within the hospice setting Should possess a passion for helping patients with palliative care needs and possesses a reputation and positive image in the community as an authority in hospice and palliative medicine. Has the ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting. Ability to travel 15-25% We Offer: Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO Competitive Salaries Mileage Reimbursement Professional Growth and Development Opportunities Legalese: This is a safety-sensitive position Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements We are proud to be an EEO employer We maintain a drug-free workplace Location: Gentiva Hospice

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