Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

Seeking board certified Medical Director Hospice and Palliative Care to join team in Hartford, CT. 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

Highly competitive compensation, including incentives, one of the finest benefits offerings in the northeast including generous paid time off and retirement plans, robust academic and research opportunities.