A well established and highly respected hospice facility northwest of New York City is actively recruiting far an experienced Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care Medical Director. The new Medical Director will provide clinical leadership and oversight for all hospice and palliative care services, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care that meets all regulatory and accreditation standards.
80% Clinical Time
- Provide medical direction for hospice and palliative care patients across home, inpatient, nursing home, and assisted living settings four days a week. One day for Medical Director Role
- Oversee Six Nurse Practitioners and a Ten Bed Inpatient Facility
- Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and assist in development and oversight of individualized care plans.
- Support advanced care planning and end-of-life decision-making.
- Ensure care delivery reflects hospice philosophy emphasizing dignity, comfort, and respect.
20% Administrative/Leadership
- Ensure compliance with: Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation, NYS Department of Health regulations, as well as Joint Commission Standards
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, utilization review, and clinical policy development.
- Review clinical documentation and medication regimens for appropriateness and regulatory compliance.
- Develop collaborative relationships with hospitals, physicians, nursing facilities, and referral partners throughout Rockland County and surrounding areas.
- Represent the facility in community outreach and professional education initiatives.
Package Highlights
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 401K and Profit sharing
- PTO
- Milage reimbursement
Apply if you:
- Have an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Have a current unrestricted New York State Medical License and DEA License
- Are Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty.
- Have a minimum of 3-5 years of Clinical experience, preferably in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, oncology or internal medicine
- Have a strong understanding of hospice regulations and Medicare guidelines
Strelcheck Healthcare Search has been contracted by this facility to conduct all physician screening. Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
