Physician Associate Hospice Medical Director - Amedisys

Are you a n experienced medical director looking for a rewarding career in ho spice ? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted ho me health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Enjoy great perks and benefits

• A full benefits package (with affordable health insurance options).

• 401k with a match.

• Up to $500 in wellness rewards and up to $1,200 in free healthcare services paid for by Amedisys yearly.

• Mental health support.

• Infertility coverage, adoption reimbursement and paid parental leave.

• Back up child and elder care (at participating locations).

• Fleet vehicle program (for full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements).

• Mileage reimbursement.

• Student loan counseling, tuition reimbursement and refinancing

• And more.

What is in it for you

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.

• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.

• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

Do not just take it from us - see what our caregivers love about Amedisys

"I have worked here just shy of a year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive . I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours." - Amedisys caregiver

Why Amedisys
Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

• Function as a consultant to patients, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure provision of quality of palliative care including pain and symptoms management as you collaborate with the patients' attending physician.

• Assure appropriate evaluation , certification, and recertification of terminal prognosis at the time of admission and at the end of each certification period.

• Serve as the physician member of the Professional Advisory Committee.

• Conduct educational seminars, in-services and presentations to physicians, nurses, and other health care audiences to improve quality of patient care and promote hospice services and increase access to patients.

• Available for in-house or phone consultation for acute patient clinical problems that cannot be resolved through staff, directors and primary or on-call physician and available for consultation or joint visits in hospital or home when indicated .

Requirements

• Doctor of m edicine or o steopathy degree from an accredited medical school.

• Current and unencumbered license to practice specific to that state you are assigned to work.

• Membership in good standing on the medical staff of at least one contracted hospital.

• Current CPR certification.

• Valid d river's l icense and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to complete home visits.

• Board certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills , and experience.