Medical Director - Hospice/Palliative Care Physician

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  • Resiliency LLC
Job Summary
Location
Diamond Springs ,CA 95619
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
19 Dec 2024
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Job Description

What's in it for you?
  • Tremendous Career Growth Opportunities!
  • Senior management and leadership are very well respected by team!
  • Great work environment with family like work culture!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision

What you will be doing:
  • Provide medical direction adhering to Medicare, federal and state statutes that govern provision of services.
  • Review patients' medical eligibility for hospice services to ensure the plan of care is in line with program policies and procedures.
  • Review necessary data from referral sources to validate the diagnosis and life-limiting prognosis.
  • Perform face-to-face encounters within thirty days of benefit certification periods and attest to the encounter.
  • Consult with attending physicians and clinical staff to ensure pain and symptom management is accomplished effectively and expeditiously.
  • Supervise Associate Medical Directors and Nurse Practitioners, including recruiting and evaluation.
  • Facilitate collaboration with the attending physician to ensure patient receives care that meets their needs.
  • Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, assisting in development and implementation of the plan of care.
  • Serve as a medical liaison and resource in providing clinical education to the Interdisciplinary Team and Physicians.
Experience you will need:
  • Licensed as a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy under the provision of the California Business and Professions Code.
  • Board Certified in Hospice and/or Palliative Care and/or a demonstrated knowledge and skills in medical management of advanced irreversible disease.
  • Possess a controlled substances registration certificate with state and federal authorities.
  • Possess an unencumbered California Driver's License, auto insurance, and a dependable automobile.
  • Maintain current CPR Certification.
  • Not excluded from participating in the medicare program.