Traditions Health·Decatur, Illinois
The Hospice Physician is responsible for overseeing physician services and the medical component of the hospice program, ensuring quality care for patients. This includes attending interdisciplinary group meetings, providing medical direction, and collaborating with clinical staff.
The Care Team, in partnership with Traditions Health is seeking a new Hospice Physician to join our growing Hospice Team in Cuyahoga Falls!
What Can Traditions Health Offer? · Work/Life Balance · Competitive Pay and Benefits · Supportive Senior Staff · Autonomy · More Time to Care for Your Patients
Primary function is oversight of physician services and the medical component of the Agency.
Responsibilities include promoting and maintaining the standards of practice consistent with quality hospice care.
Responsible for the palliation and management of the patient’s terminal illness and conditions related to the terminal illness in conjunction with the patient’s attending physician.
Serves as a member of Interdisciplinary Group and attend biweekly IDG meetings.
May also be called Medical Advisor, Chief Medical Physician, Chief Medical Officer, or a similar title.
Pay Range: $200-$250/hour
Approximately 10 hours weekly.
Graduate of an accredited college/university with a doctorate degree in medicine or doctor of osteopathy.
Currently licensed to prescribe pharmaceuticals and medical treatments in the state. CPR certification per Agency policy.
Knowledgeable about the psychosocial and medical aspects of hospice care.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, staff members, the Governing Body, Interdisciplinary Team and other physicians.
Reliable transportation and valid and current auto insurance.
Prolonged sitting is required. Requires the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and agency needs.
Assumes overall responsibility for the medical component of the hospice program, including providing oversight of physician services. Supervises all physician employees and those under contract to the Agency. If the attending physician is unavailable, the medical director, contracted physician, and/or hospice physician employee is responsible for meeting the medical needs of the patient.
Reviews patient eligibility for services, including admission and re-certification
Attends IDG meetings, participates in the patient care planning process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team to promote quality and coordination of patient care
Provides medical direction and education to the clinical staff, acts as a role model and provides consultation for attending physicians
May assist and review the agency in the development and revision of policies and procedures for clinical care, emergency care and medical research.
Communicates with the medical community/attending physician as needed to assure optimum patient care and acts as a liaison in the medical community.
Assists with QAPI process as appropriate, assists with continuing education programs
Performs home visits and patient assessment and interventions as requested by the IDG
Provides consultation for palliative and end-of-life care issues, completed Face to Face assessments as necessary
Supports the Agency’s goals and vision
Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary
Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
We aspires to maintain a market competitive, internally equitable, and performance-based rewards program in order to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This philosophy includes to pay commensurate with experience, skills, competencies, and individual performance.
Traditions Health is becoming The Care Team, aligning with a leading provider of hospice care, committed to providing the best possible care to their patients and families, and employees. Candidates selected for this position will transition to employment with The Care Team effective January 1, 2026. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, supported by The Care Team values, resources, and commitment to caring for the communities we serve.
to deliver exceptional hospice care that brings comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and their families wherever they call home. Since our founding in 2015, we have grown to be a leading provider of hospice services in Michigan, with locations throughout the state and additional presence in Indiana and Pennsylvania. Our exceptional Care Team members are the heart of what we do and include incredible nurses, medical social workers, aides, chaplains, and dedicated volunteers who work together to support both patients and their families. We believe that every person deserves to be cared for with compassion, respect, and excellence during life’s most tender moments. That belief is what unites us and makes our work so meaningful. For more information, visit tctcares.com [https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tctcares.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Clacey.henderson%40traditionshealth.com%7C5e6a7c5c2c08431ad84008de36afab87%7C4a7f48ad88ff4493ade87885df329d5f%7C0%7C0%7C639008325288947406%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zm4EOBIjciDooF9Ws%2BdKkCo%2FgDtuUtgafuZ4ojbmP8I%3D&reserved=0]
We are always looking for Top Talent to join our trusted team at Traditions Health, where you will make a difference in the lives of your patients, co-workers, and the communities you serve. Apply now to connect with a recruiter to learn more about our opportunities.
Traditions’ Health aspires to maintain a market competitive, internally equitable, and performance-based rewards program in order to attract, retain, and motivate employees. This philosophy includes to pay commensurate with experience, skills, competencies, and individual performance.
Traditions Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic.
Candidates must have a doctorate degree in medicine or osteopathy and be licensed to prescribe pharmaceuticals in the state. Experience in hospice care and the ability to maintain effective working relationships are essential.
Market context
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