Hospice Medical Director

Gentiva, a leading home-based care provider, is seeking a Hospice Medical Director for our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide clinical leadership for hospice programs, oversee patient care plans, ensure regulatory and quality standards, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. You will guide physicians, nurses, and care teams to deliver compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care. Gentiva offers a mission-driven culture focused on dignity, teamwork, and clinical excellence, with robust clinical support, training, and opportunities for career growth. Provide medical oversight for all hospice patients within the assigned service area Conduct and/or review initial and ongoing eligibility assessments and complete certifications and recertifications for hospice services Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop, review, and adjust individualized plans of care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life Lead and participate in regular interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences Provide clinical guidance for complex symptom management, including pain, dyspnea, nausea, agitation, and other end‑of‑life concerns Offer direct patient care through home visits, facility visits, telehealth, or office consultations as needed Ensure medical documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with regulatory and Gentiva standards Support and educate nurses, social workers, chaplains, aides, and other team members; serve as a clinical mentor and resource Partner with operational leaders to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives and clinical best practices Monitor and help improve key quality, safety, and patient‑experience metrics Ensure compliance with Medicare hospice Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and accrediting body requirements Serve as liaison to referring physicians, hospitals, and community partners; provide education on hospice services and eligibility Participate in on‑call coverage rotation for medical oversight and urgent clinical decisions Support family meetings and goals‑of‑care discussions as needed, modeling clear, compassionate communication Promote a culture consistent with Gentiva’s values of compassion, respect, and high‑quality, patient‑centered care Hospice and palliative medicine Advanced symptom management (pain, dyspnea, delirium, nausea, anxiety) Prognostication and hospice eligibility determination Serious illness and goals‑of‑care conversations Interdisciplinary team leadership and collaboration Clinical decision‑making and evidence‑based practice Regulatory knowledge of Medicare hospice Conditions of Participation Clinical documentation and EMR proficiency Quality improvement and outcomes measurement Change management and clinical program development Conflict resolution and family meeting facilitation Time management and caseload prioritization Mentoring and education of clinical staff Relationship building with referral sources and community partners Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred or required depending on market) Unrestricted Medical License (MD or DO) in the state of practice Board Certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or related specialty DEA registration in good standing Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred Eligibility to participate in Medicare/Medicaid programs Strong record of clinical leadership and quality improvement involvement