Medical Director
Apply NowCompany: Chemik Healthcare Services
Location: Sugar Land, TX 77479
Description:
Position Summary:
Chemik Hospice Care LLC is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly skilled Medical Director to lead and oversee the medical component of hospice care services. The Medical Director is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care and providing clinical oversight for the interdisciplinary team. This role includes certifying eligibility for hospice, guiding clinical decisions, and promoting a culture of excellence in end-of-life care.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualities:
Work Environment & Schedule:
Compensation:
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to [Insert Contact Info or Email Address].
Chemik Hospice Care LLC is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly skilled Medical Director to lead and oversee the medical component of hospice care services. The Medical Director is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care and providing clinical oversight for the interdisciplinary team. This role includes certifying eligibility for hospice, guiding clinical decisions, and promoting a culture of excellence in end-of-life care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide overall medical direction and oversight of patient care in accordance with the hospice philosophy.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop, implement, and revise patient care plans.
- Review and certify eligibility for hospice admission and recertification based on CMS guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including Medicare Conditions of Participation.
- Participate in and/or lead interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a clinical resource for hospice staff, patients, families, and referring physicians.
- Oversee the symptom management and palliative care plans of hospice patients.
- Provide education and training to staff and community physicians on hospice care principles and guidelines.
- Participate in on-call coverage rotation (if applicable).
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state of [Insert State].
- Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred but not required).
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospice or palliative care.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations and compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualities:
- Strong commitment to compassionate, patient- and family-centered care.
- Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Passion for educating and mentoring clinical staff.
Work Environment & Schedule:
- Primarily office and field-based (patient home or facility visits as needed).
- Participation in IDT meetings and periodic in-person visits required.
- Flexible schedule with potential on-call duties as needed.
Compensation:
- Competitive salary or stipend (commensurate with experience)
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities
- [Insert other benefits if applicable]
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to [Insert Contact Info or Email Address].