Medical Director

Medical Director 3061 3061 S Christy Way, Saginaw, MI 48603 Hybrid work $70,000

• $100,000 a year
• Contract $70,000
• $100,000 a year
• Contract Company Overview Harmony Health Care Management is seeking a dedicated and experienced physician to fill the supervisory role of Hospice Medical Director .

In this role, you will provide comprehensive medical direction, oversee physician services, and ensure the highest standards of clinical excellence and regulatory compliance for our hospice agency.

Position Summary Job Title:

Hospice Medical Director Employment Type:

Independent Contractor Primary Specialty:

Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Reports To:

CEO/Executive Director/Administrator or Chief Clinical Officer (CCO)

Schedule:

24-hour routine availability for clinical oversight (shared/delegated as appropriate) Essential Duties & Responsibilities As the Medical Director, you will have overall responsibility for the medical component of the hospice program, serving as a medical resource and leading the interdisciplinary group.

Clinical Oversight & Patient Care Eligibility & Certification:

Review patients' medical eligibility for hospice services in accordance with established policies. Provide written certification of terminal illness for initial and subsequent benefit periods.

Face-to-Face Encounters:

Perform and attest to face-to-face encounters within thirty (30) days of the third and subsequent hospice benefit certification periods (or review findings reported by a Nurse Practitioner).

Plan of Care Management:

Establish, review, and update patient plans of care in conjunction with attending physicians and the interdisciplinary group at least every 15 days, or more frequently as needed.

Symptom & Medication Management:

Consult with attending physicians regarding pain and symptom management, and manage the oversight of patient medications and treatments.

Direct Care Availability:

Act as the primary physician for patients if their referring/attending physician is unavailable or wishes to relinquish care. Ensure competent physician services are routinely available 24/7 to meet general medical needs not met by attending physicians.

Clinical Documentation:

Document care provided in the patient's clinical record, providing clear evidence of the progression of the end-stage disease process.

PDF Supervisory & Quality Administration Regulatory Compliance:

Adhere strictly to the requirements, terms, and conditions of Medicare Conditions of Participation, accrediting bodies, and federal/state statutes.

PDF Policy & Protocol Development:

Establish, implement, and review policies, treatment protocols, and emergency procedures, including OSHA standards and the handling of hazardous medications. Quality Improvement (QAPI): Evaluate, monitor, and participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) teams and activities to identify medical education needs and assess cost/quality outcomes.

PDF+ 1

Interdisciplinary Leadership:

Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings, utilizing a team-oriented approach to resolve clinical, ethical, and interpersonal conflicts.

Community Liaison & Education Hospice Champion:

Represent and promote the hospice program to community physicians, physician groups, discharge planners, referral sources, health organizations, and potential donors.

Professional Liaison:

Act as a medical liaison with other physicians at Harmony Health Care Management and community colleagues, providing education on hospice and palliative care admission criteria.

Training & Education:

In cooperation with executive leadership, develop, review, and deliver training regarding the medical aspects of caring for terminally ill patients to physicians, staff, and volunteers.

Position Qualifications Education & Licensure:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) licensed to practice in the state without restriction or history of disciplinary/corrective action.

Specialty:

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine .

Registrations:

Must maintain an active, unrestricted controlled substances registration with state and federal authorities (DEA).

Experience:

Proven experience in hospice or palliative care, and/or specialized training in end-of-life care.

Medicare Status:

Must not be excluded from participating in the Medicare program.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrated knowledge in communications, resolving ethical concerns, and counseling patients and family/caregivers dealing with end-of-life issues.

PDF Continued Education:

Ongoing participation in medical education activities related to hospice and palliative care.

Note:

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed in this supervisory role. The independent contractor may be requested to perform other job-related tasks as required by

Harmony Health Care Management Pay:

$70,000.00

• $100,000.

00 per year

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Saginaw, MI 48603