Medical Director

Company:

Compassus

 

Position Summary

The Medical Director is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Medical Director assumes overall responsibility for the medical component of the hospice's patient care program including all multiple sites attached to the hospice's certification number. S/he does not replace the patient's primary physician but serves in a consultative, supportive role. S/he functions as a liaison between the medical community and Compassus. The Medical Director provides support to both Company and Program staff, intercedes with attending physicians and facilities, and provides community and physician education and development. S/he is responsible for applying the rules and regulations of state and federal regulatory agencies and other certified agencies.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Assumes overall responsibility for the medical component of the hospice’s patient care program including all multiple sites that might be attached to the hospice’s certification number.
• Develops proficiency in Clinical Affairs activities including, but not limited to Medicare/Medicaid regulations, Company policies, provider contracts, and quality improvement.
• Makes determination regarding admission to hospice while considering the:
  • Primary, terminal condition.
  • Related diagnosis(es).
  • Current subjective and objective medical findings.
  • Current medication and treatment orders.
• Information about the medical management of any of the patient’s conditions unrelated to the terminal illness.
• Provides written certification (after determination of appropriateness) that it is anticipated that the patient’s life expectancy is six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
• Provides medical guidance and expertise in decisions regarding patient care.
• Attends weekly team meetings.
• Reviews clinical information before the recertification period for each patient and participates in recertification at appropriate intervals, as specified by law.
• Meets the general medical needs of the patients to the extent that these needs are not met by the attending physician.
• Consults with the interdisciplinary team during a crisis situation when primary physician cannot be reached.
• Functions as liaison between the medical community and the hospice.
• Offers insight from the medical community to the hospice staff.
• Consults with patient’s primary physician regarding appropriateness of specific treatments and procedures.
• Assists with physician and facility communication and public relations.
• Actively collaborates regarding the QAPI activities of the Program.
• Develops recommendations for resolution for the PIP resulting in agency intervention.
• Inputs into policy/procedure formulation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Ph.D. Medical Degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Must be a licensed Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopath in the state(s) of employment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting