Hospice Associate Medical Director

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Lead the medical component of a hospice agency, ensuring exceptional care through eligibility assessments and interdisciplinary consultations.

At the heart of everything we do is people – our patients, our teams, and the communities in which we serve.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be a part of a supportive, purpose-driven team, we invite you to join us as we do the right thing for our patients and their families every day.

What are the benefits?

Competitive Pay
Amazing culture with supportive and engaged leadership team
Zen rooms for employees in every branch
End-of-Life Death Doula certificate program for all employees

What are the job responsibilities?

We are seeking an experienced Hospice Associate Medical Director to lead the medical component of our agency in its mission to provide exceptional hospice care services. The ideal candidate will be an MD or DO with experience assuming the 24/7 overall responsibility of the hospice program's medical component. Primary duties include completing certifications of terminal illness, providing consultation during interdisciplinary group meetings, and coordinating care with attending physicians for relief of burdensome symptoms when needed.

Key responsibilities include:

Eligibility assessments, certifications and recertifications including F2Fs
Reviews and certifies patients’ medical eligibility
Consultation/Coordination with attending physician as needed
Consultation with interdisciplinary team (IDT)
Completes and submits all documentation timely and accurately

What do you need?

Doctor of medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school required
Valid state medical license with prescriptive authority for the state of Illinois without restrictions required
One-year of experience with hospice and palliative care required

Full Job Description can be provided upon request.

Cadre Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

Death Doula certificate program: End-of-Life Death Doula certificate program for all employees