What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Medical Director position at Holiday Healthcare?
Company Overview
Holiday Health Care is a diverse health services company dedicated to providing exceptional care across various sectors, including retirement communities, nursing facilities, hospice services, and home health care. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our residents and patients through compassionate and comprehensive healthcare solutions.
Summary
We are seeking a Medical Director to join our team at Holiday Health Care. In this pivotal role, you will oversee medical operations across our facilities, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and compliance with healthcare regulations. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving quality improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of excellence.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the establishment and periodic review of each hospice patient's
plan of care.
- Certifies the patient's terminal illness, along with the attending physician, of
each eligible patient admitted to the hospice program.
- Re-certifies each eligible patient every 90 or 60 days.
- Attends and participates in care team meetings.
- Serves as a resource and support to the hospice team, patients and other
physicians, as needed.
- Will meet the medical needs of the patient, if not being met by attending
physician.
- Assures patient receives appropriate measures to control uncomfortable
symptoms.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
- Available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
- Is a member of the hospice advisory board.
- Assists in establishing policies and procedures governing the provision of
hospice care.
- Seeks to provide professional and courteous service.
- Maintains compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
- Upholds the rights and privileges of all patients & reports immediately to
Hospice Administrator when it is suspected that these rights & privileges have
not been upheld.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with a valid medical license.
- Proven experience in healthcare management or a similar leadership role.
- Strong understanding of medical records systems and utilization management processes.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to supervise diverse teams effectively.
- Knowledge of FDA regulations and HIPAA compliance is essential.
If you're passionate about leading healthcare excellence and making a difference in the lives of patients, we invite you to apply for the Medical Director position at Holiday Health Care today!
Job Type: Contract
Work Location: In person