National Medical Director at Bristol Hospice

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

400000.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Strategic Direction, Patient Care, Regulatory Excellence, Pain Management, Symptom Control, Collaboration, Clinical Strategy, Performance Improvement, Medical Protocols, End-of-Life Care, Interpersonal Conflict Resolution, Education, Consultation, Documentation, Research

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Bristol Hospice - Salt Lake - SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $250,000.00 - $400,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift: Day Lead the Future of Hospice Care Nationwide Are you a visionary physician ready to shape the standard of hospice care across the country? As our National Medical Director, you’ll provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for multiple locations, ensuring exceptional patient care and regulatory excellence. This is your opportunity to collaborate with top clinical leaders and executive teams, driving innovation and quality in end-of-life care. Join us and make a profound impact—nationwide. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Our Culture Our culture is cultivated using the following values: Integrity: We are honest and professional. Trust: We count on each other. Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel. Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes. Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated. An Average Day: (Includes, but not limited to) Supervise all hospice physician employees and contract hospice physicians Act as a medical resource person to the IDT/IDG and attend IDT/IDG conferences Assure overall continuity of the hospice medical services Assure that the patient receives appropriate measures to control uncomfortable symptoms Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and execute the organization's clinical strategy Contribute to the growth and expansion of hospice services by identifying opportunities for new programs or services Collaborate with the IDT/IDG to ensure that the medical needs of the patient are met and provide oversight of the plan of care Certify that the patient meets the medical criteria for hospice admission based upon available diagnostic and prognostic indicators, related diagnosis(es) if any, current subjective and objective medical findings, current medication and treatment orders, information about the medical management of any of the patient’s conditions unrelated to the terminal illness Collaborate with the patient’s attending physician to develop and update the patient’s plan of care, to identify needs not met by the attending physician, and to ensure pain and symptom management and control Re-certify patients, as appropriate, for continuation of Medicare Hospice Benefit at appropriate levels of care Serve as a medical resource to hospice staff, patients, families and attending physicians regarding pain and symptom control management Ensure the provision of direct medical services to patients either directly or through arrangements, as appropriate, in the absence of the patient’s attending physician Participate in plan of care development and managing oversight of medications and treatment Document care provided in the patient’s clinical record providing evidence of progression of the end-state-disease process Maintain current knowledge of the latest research and trends in hospice care and pain/symptom management Participate in performance improvement programs, as indicated Provide consultation and education to colleagues and attending physicians related to admission criteria for hospice and palliative care Develop and implement clinical protocols, policies, and procedures to ensure the highest standards of care Demonstrate knowledge in communications and counseling of the patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issues Participate in resolution of interpersonal conflict and issues of clinical and ethical concern Participate in the development and updating of patient care policies and emergency procedures Participate in the development of physician identification, contracting, on-boarding Act as a liaison to physicians in the community Other duties as assigned Requirements: Must be Board Certified in a related specialty. Must have expertise in the medical care of terminally ill individuals. Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role within hospice or palliative care. Must have and maintain current licensure in good standing. Experience in multi-site clinical leadership and management is strongly preferred. We Got the Perks: (full-time benefits) Bonus Eligible Tuition Reimbursement PTO and Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more HSA & 401(k) available Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions Advanced training programs Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry Join a Team that embraces the reverence of life! EEOC Statement Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

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Responsibilities

The National Medical Director will supervise hospice physician employees, ensure continuity of medical services, and collaborate with leadership to develop clinical strategies. They will also oversee patient care plans and ensure compliance with hospice admission criteria.