Hospice Physician Designee

Expand Access. Build Partnerships. Transform Care as a Hospice Physician Designee.

We’re looking for a Hospice Physician Designee to join our compassionate care team. Reporting to the Medical Director, you will provide direction and oversight for patient care, ensuring that all plans of care are implemented and medically appropriate. This role is critical in guiding hospice care teams across multiple locations and maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence.

****This is a job notification only. The Hospice Physician Designee will not be employed by Gentiva. The Hospice Physician will invoice Gentiva for services rendered****

Essential Functions:

• Implement and oversee patient Plans of Care to meet medical needs
• Assess and reevaluate patient medical needs regularly
• Supervise and communicate with all hospice providers, including contracted and employed physicians
• Assist in establishing and reviewing patient Plans of Care
• Serve on the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and contribute to patient-focused care planning
• Attend and conduct clinical training sessions
• Assess patient hospice eligibility and complete terminal illness certifications/recertifications when needed
• Act as a medical resource and liaison for the IDG, attending physicians, and community medical providers
• Facilitate meetings with patients’ family members and provide guidance for quality care
• Provide 24-hour on-call services to hospice clinicians
• Review all patient medications for effectiveness, interactions, and relation to terminal condition
• Perform supervisory duties in the absence of the Medical Director

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Expertise in hospice and palliative care, focusing on symptom management for terminal illnesses

• Strong understanding of hospice philosophy, principles of death and dying

• Ability to collaborate with primary care physicians and interdisciplinary teams

• Knowledge of the local medical community to enhance hospice visibility and reputation

Education/Experience:

• Doctorate degree in medicine (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school

• Understanding of hospice philosophy and palliative care principles

License/Certification:

• Current state medical license

• Current DEA#

• Hospice and Palliative Care certification preferred

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Apply today and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and families. 

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

• Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
• Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
• Home health care: Heartland Home Health
• Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.