Job Information
Gentiva Medical Director in Kokomo, Indiana
Our Company
SouthernCare, part of the Gentiva family of hospice, home health, palliative, and community care providers, focuses on clinical excellence with compassion and dignity. Our company culture centers around humility, servant leadership, empathy, and innovation while we serve as a leader in the home care industry. Our people and our patient care allow us to make a difference when life matters most. We are passionate about what we do because our care matters.
Overview
The Medical Director will report directly to the National Medical Director and supervise, evaluate, and be responsible for the standards and overall quality of the hospice care services rendered to patients by physicians through the employing hospice provider.
Oversee and assist with ensuring implementation of the Plan of Care in order to meet the patient’s goals of care and needs.
Assess and reevaluate the patient’s medical needs on a regular basis in conjunction with the interdisciplinary Group (IDG). Provide supervision of Hospice Physicians (HPs).
Manage related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with the program’s budgets.
Travel as necessary.
About You
Doctorate degree in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine from an accredited medical school
Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine within the state
Current and valid National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Current and unrestricted DEA Registration for Schedules 2 through 5 and any applicable state-controlled substance prescribing registration
Current Medicare Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) validation and Medicaid equivalent for the state of practice, if required by that state
Experience demonstrated by Hospice & Palliative Medicine board certification, Hospice Medical Director Certification Board certification, or substantial practice within the hospice setting
Should possess a passion for helping patients with palliative care needs and possesses a reputation and positive image in the community as an authority in hospice and palliative medicine. Has the ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting.
Ability to travel 15-25%
We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
Competitive Salaries
Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
Legalese
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
ReqID: 2025-121507
Category: Clinical Management
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: SouthernCare