Job Description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Hospice Medical Director to lead our team. This is a great physician leadership opportunity in our growing health network. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with professional peers and department members under their supervision.

Opportunity Highlights 

• Join a dynamic network of experienced physicians, specialists, and support staff who foster a culture of collaboration with strong clinical support.
• Eligibility for faculty appointment to the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
• Highly competitive compensation package, including a robust benefits package.

Responsibilities 

• Provide oversight of physician services in the hospice patient care program.
• Provide oversight of medical physician services in the hospice patient care program.
  Serve as a medical resource to the hospice interdisciplinary group; act as a hospice champion, promoting the program to healthcare professionals, community organizations, and potential donors.
• Lead and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of hospice medical services and appropriate measures for patient care.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and development of patient care policies and emergency procedures.

Requirements Include

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy with at least two (2) years of experience beyond board certification.
• BC/BE Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Knowledge about the psychosocial & medical aspects of hospice care
• Current state medical license in good standing with the medical board.

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