Physician Associate Medical Director

Harrisons Hope Hospice is seeking a Contract PRN Physician Associate Medical Director Looking for meaningful work At Harrisons Hope Hospice we help families through their toughest moments and we support our clinicians every step of the way We prioritize connection over quotas to build trust and truly focus on care What Youll Do Certifies and recertifies patients medical eligibility for hospice services in accordance with hospice program policy and Local Clinical Determination guidelines Attends all Interdisciplinary Group Meetings as the physician team member Provides Face to Face medical assessment of patients eligibility for continued admission as required by CFR Section 130611 when requested by the hospice team Provides such care to hospice patients in their personal residence skilled nursing facility assisted living facility or local hospital Documents initial certifications re certifications physician orders and face to face assessments in a timely and complete manner utilizing the appropriate format to ensure regulatory complianceDemonstrates exceptional service to patients families referral sources co workers and other customers Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of medicine with a current license as a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy in the states of practice Must have at least one year of demonstrated work experience in hospice or in another setting managing the care of terminally ill patients Understands hospice philosophy issues of deathdying and palliative care principles Must have admission privileges at one or more hospitals in the hospices geographical service area Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state andor organization requirements and is in good working orderDemonstrates excellent observation problem solving verbal and written communicationsShows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently Continuing Education Requirements Organization personnel are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested andor required by their immediate supervisor This position requires a minimum of 8 education hours In addition organization personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job related skills and abilities All personnel must attend mandatory educational programsACHOS