National Medical Director Jobs

Our Company

Gentiva is an industry leader in hospice, palliative and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.

Overview

We are looking for a National Medical Director to join our team. This position will directly report to the VP MA & CMO and is responsible for providing the organization with physician leadership, with an emphasis upon hospice and palliative medicine.

• Promotes compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health care program regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Reviews hospice branch-level physician certifications, orders, and other documentation for performance improvement purposes and for compliance with state and federal regulations and statutes.
• Provides patient care management advice by telephone or electronic communication to local programs, including their clinical staff, Executive Directors, and hospice physicians. This role is only intended to offer advice and not define, provide orders, or assume the role of a treating physician. This role must adhere to state licensing laws.

About You

• Current and valid National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• Board certification in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Associations Bureau of Osteopathic Specialties (AOA-BOS) (primary care specialty preferred)
• Doctorate degree in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine from an accredited medical school
• Experience with and ability to work within a distributed physician medical staff (or similar) structure.
• Possesses a reputation and positive image in the community as an authority in hospice and palliative medicine.
• Ability to travel up to 15-25%
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification from ABMS or AOA-BOS, and/or Hospice Medical Director Certification Board certification
• Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine within at least one state within region of responsibility
• Familiarity with and ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
• Should possess exemplary leadership skills with a passion for optimizing the care of patients with hospice and palliative care needs.
• Current and unrestricted DEA Registration for Schedules 2 through 5 and any applicable state controlled substance prescribing registration
• Is familiar and skilled with working within an interdisciplinary setting.

We Offer

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Opportunity to participate in a Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO

Legalese

• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• Where applicable, employee must meet stage specific requirements
• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location

Gentiva