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Job description
Position: Hospice Medical Director (MD / DO) PRN
Location: Clay Center, KS
Job Id: 825
# of Openings: 1
Hospice Medical Director (MD / DO) PRN
Position Summary
Meadowlark Hospice is hiring a PRN Medical Director. The Hospice Medical Director provides overall medical leadership, direction, and clinical oversight for our hospice care program. This physician ensures high-quality, patient-centered, and compassionate end-of-life care while maintaining compliance with state and federal Medicare regulations. The Medical Director acts as a key resource and leader for the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), collaborating closely with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and attending physicians.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Direction & Oversight: Provide overall medical authority and guidance for the clinical care of all hospice patients.
Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) Leadership: Actively participate in IDG meetings, guiding and reviewing individualized patient care plans, symptom management, and pain control strategies.
Certifications & Recertifications: Review and sign off on initial certifications and recertifications of terminal illness in strict compliance with Medicare guidelines.
Quality & Compliance: Partner with administrative leadership to monitor patient safety, clinical quality outcomes, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
Community & Professional Liaison: Serve as an ambassador for the hospice program within the local medical community, building relationships with referral sources, hospitals, and attending physicians.
Staff & Physician Mentorship: Provide education, guidance, and clinical mentorship to hospice nurses, staff, and community physicians regarding palliative care best practices.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
Licensure: Unrestricted medical license in the state of (State Name), or eligibility to obtain one.
Board Certification: Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) is strongly preferred. Certification by the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB) is a plus.
Experience: Minimum of (2–5) years of clinical experience, with prior experience in hospice, palliative care, or healthcare administration/leadership.
Knowledge Base: Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid hospice conditions of participation and certification regulations.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and time commitment
Flexible scheduling and collaborative work environment
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Worksite address
clay center, KS, 67432, US
Who can apply
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