Job Description

Seeking a board certified Palliative Care Physician for Medical Director role in Hartford, CT.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hospice physicians and per diem APRNs caring for patients across Connecticut
• Participate in the decision-making process in relation to admission to the hospice (homecare) or inpatient setting
• Participating as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in the development of individualized care plans
• Certify (re-certify when necessary) patients eligible for hospice care under the Medicare Hospice Benefit
• Consult with attending physicians regarding pain and symptom management
• Coordinate efforts with the attending physician to provide continuity of care
• Develop and monitor the medical component of the hospice program
• Participate in the development, coordination and implementation of hospice services and policies
• Participating in the development of staff and volunteer training
• Conducts Face to Face visits for hospice admissions and recertification when appropriate as required by CMS.
• Act as a hospice liaison and advocate with the national, state and local physicians, healthcare professionals, partners and community
• Perform related administrative functions as required and/or assigned
• Participating on the Professional Advisory Committee
• Establish health policies for employees when requested
• Participate in the legislative process as it relates to hospice
• Attend / participate in Hospice QAPI Team meetings and initiatives as requested
• Full or part time opportunity available

Compensation & Benefits

• Health benefits, 401K with Match, CME allowance and more
• Paid Malpractice with 100% Tail Coverage
• Board certifications and licenses paid
• Stipend for CME available
• Eligibility to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The Community

Located less than 2 hours from Boston and New York City, you will be in the heart of New England’s most stunning and desirable communities, offering nationally acclaimed schools and exciting year-round recreation. Choose to live at the shore, in vibrant urban areas, or in a Kiplinger’s “Top 10 Best City to Raise a Family” or Travel & Leisure’s “Coolest suburb in America”. So you will love heading to work and heading home.

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