Physician Associate Medical Director Hospice

Overview Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. Why Amedisys You will be leading a team where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families by providing much-needed care where they want to be - in their homes. Responsibilities Function as a consultant to patients, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure the provision of quality palliative care, including pain and symptoms management, in collaboration with the patients' attending physician. Ensure appropriate evaluation, certification, and recertification of terminal prognosis at admission and at the end of each certification period. Serve as the physician member of the Professional Advisory Committee. Conduct educational seminars, in-services, and presentations to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare audiences to improve patient care quality, promote hospice services, and increase access to patients. Be available for in-house or phone consultation for acute patient clinical problems that cannot be resolved through staff, directors, and primary or on-call physicians, and be available for consultation or joint visits in hospital or home when indicated. Qualifications Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school. Board certification in hospice and palliative care is preferred but not required. Experienced physicians with a passion for hospice and palliative care are encouraged to apply. Current and unencumbered license to practice in the state where you are assigned to work. Membership in good standing on the medical staff of at least one contracted hospital. Current CPR certification. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and agency-required liability insurance to complete home visits. Our compensation reflects the labor costs across various U.S. markets and may vary depending on location, knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, or any other legally protected characteristic. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-firenze, IT

Posted Date: 6/17/2025