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Hospice Medical Director - Independent Contractor

Posted 22 days ago
$4000 - $6000 per month
5-10 years experience
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The Medical Director will provide overall medical oversight for the hospice program, including participating in interdisciplinary meetings and reviewing patient plans of care. They are responsible for certifying terminal illness and ensuring compliance with quality and program-evaluation standards.

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development
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Location: Remote / Los Angeles and Orange County, California
Employment Type: Part-Time, Independent Contractor
Compensation: Competitive monthly compensation based on scope, availability, experience, and patient census

About Next Care Hospice

Next Care Hospice is seeking an experienced and compassionate physician to serve as our Hospice Medical Director. This is a flexible, part-time opportunity for a physician who is passionate about end-of-life care and values thoughtful, patient-centered medical oversight.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall medical direction for the hospice patient-care program
  • Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings
  • Review clinical information and complete certifications and recertifications of terminal illness
  • Review and contribute to patient plans of care
  • Provide consultation on complex or escalated clinical matters
  • Review SBAR communications and approve medication and treatment orders based on mutually agreed availability
  • Participate in quality and program-evaluation activities as required
  • Perform the nondelegable responsibilities assigned to the Hospice Medical Director
  • Collaborate with attending physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and hospice leadership
Required Qualifications

  • Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in California
  • M.D. or D.O. degree
  • No disqualifying professional-license disciplinary action
  • Eligible to participate in Medicare and other federal healthcare programs
  • Not currently serving as Medical Director or Medical Director Designee for another California hospice, unless legally permitted
  • Appropriate professional-liability coverage or ability to obtain coverage
  • Strong communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications

  • Hospice or palliative-care experience
  • Familiarity with Medicare hospice certification and recertification requirements
  • Experience reviewing hospice eligibility, clinical narratives, and plans of care
Schedule
The position offers a flexible schedule coordinated around interdisciplinary meetings, timely certification reviews, patient-care needs, and mutually agreed physician availability.

Next Care Hospice is an equal opportunity organization. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

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