Hospice Medical Director

Hospice Medical DirectorFull time position serving as Hospice Medical Director for Avera Hospice Sioux Falls (80%) and Lead Hospice Medical Director for Avera Hospice system (20%).Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice.Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice.Provides medical services and health education to patients and family members. Effectively contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies appropriate methods designed to increase each person's motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care.Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.Interprets information gathered during the diagnostic process and formulates appropriate plan of care.Provides quality care for patient, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care. Effectively provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards.Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.Meets regularly with the care team for consultation and collaboration as well as with personnel to promote quality care for patients. Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients.Maintains patient records and accurate information.Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.