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Qualifications:
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida
Minimum of eight (8) years as a practicing Physician
Minimum of two (2) years’ hospice or palliative medicine experience
Minimum of five (5) years of management/leadership experience
Board certification by American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in a recognized specialty preferred
Hospice Medical Director Certified within 3 years if neither board certified or eligible by ABMS or the American Osteopathic Association
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred
Previous medical administrative leadership experience
Expert verbal and written communication skills and public speaking presentation ability
Leadership skills to supervise and manage medical staff
Demonstrated skills in fiscal management and budget
Skilled in effective conflict resolution
Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Intermittent Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy
Ability to make home/residence visits
Competencies:
Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.
Responsibilities of all staff:
Represent Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
Comply with all state, federal and local government regulations.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Observe company's health, safety and security practices.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within company.
Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
Promote organization through participation in community and professional organizations.
Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
Advance electronic media skills.
Support organizational research and educational activities.
Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.
Leadership Success Factors:
Communication. Express thoughts and ideas clearly. Adapt communication style to fit audience.
Initiative. Originate action to achieve goals.
Management Identification. Identify with and accept the problems and responsibilities of management.
Judgment. Make realistic decisions based on logical assumptions which reflect factual information and consideration of organizational resources.
Planning, Organizing and Controlling. Establish course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal; plan proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources. Monitors results.
Leadership. Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods in guiding others toward task accomplishment.
Work Standards. Set high goals or standards of performance for self and others. Compel others to perform
Tolerance for Stress. Maintain stability of performance under pressure and/or opposition.
Innovativeness. Generates and/or recognizes imaginative, creative solutions in work related situations.
Delegation. Allocate decision making and other responsibilities effectively and appropriately.
Staff Development. Develop the skills and competencies of subordinates.
Organizational Sensitivity. Perceive the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.
Ethics. Model highest standards of conduct and ethical behavior, adopting a strong position against fraud and abuse.
Regulatory Compliance: Educate and monitor staff regarding their own and the organization's responsibilities for regulatory compliance.
Job Responsibilities:
Recruits and hires employed and contract medical staff.
Participates in appropriate organizational and corporate committees, leads specific projects, and participates in research as directed by the Executive Director, AVP or CMO.
Reviews and utilizes monthly medical services management tool and provides appropriate feedback to staff.
Works cooperatively with clinical positions, AVP of Medical Services, Chief Medical Officer to ensure quality care to hospice patients consistent with patient/family care policies and procedures.
Monitors and advises medical staff of cost effective prescribing habits and provides authorization for non-formulary medications.
Participates in medical reviews as directed by the AVP, Medical Services/Chief Medical Officer.
Responds to issues identified in Ethics Point in a timely manner, develops an action plan, and provides education/implement changes based on findings.
Maintains a regular schedule of medical participation in all components of the hospice care program, and maintains 24 hour, 7 day per week medical staff coverage.
Provides clinical expertise and supervision to medical staff in order to ensure high quality cost effective care for all eligible patients and high quality, timely documentation.
Presents educational offerings to Physicians, Nurses and other health care personnel to ensure hospice services are accessible to all patient/families who need them.
