A stable, well-established health system in Albany, Georgia, is seeking a hospice & palliative care fellowship-trained physician to join its team as Medical Director. This permanent leadership opportunity involves overseeing hospice and palliative care services, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and providing compassionate, patient-centered care. The role focuses on improving the quality of life for patients with serious illness through clinical leadership and direct patient care.
Practice Info
- Permanent employed position
- Inpatient position within the hospital and hospice homes
Responsibilities
- Oversee hospice and palliative care services
- Provide clinical oversight
- Perform hospice certification and recertification
- Lead quality initiatives
- Offer consultation support for providers and care teams
- Provide direct patient care focused on symptom management and end-of-life care
- Collaborate with team physicians and referring providers to coordinate care
- Peer review quality of documentation of physicians and mid-levels
- Ensure appropriate pain control consistent with current hospice and palliative standards
Compensation
- Lucrative compensation $350,000+ bonus and more
Shift & Schedule
- All days - Monday through Friday
Requirements
- Hospice & palliative care fellowship-trained physician
- Passionate about improving quality of life for patients with serious illness
- Able to provide clinical leadership within a growing program
- No visa sponsorship available