As a compassionate non-profit organization since 1983, Chapters Health System is committed to enhancing the lives of those affected by advancing age or illness. Through our comprehensive system of healthcare choices, we deliver expert care and heartfelt support to guide the community during the aging and end-of-life journey. From hospice and palliative care for adults and children suffering with life-limiting illnesses to in-home and community-based services for frail but independent seniors, Chapters Health offers a wide range of support services along life's ever-changing landscape. We'll help you navigate your individual experience – empowering you with more choices, education and guidance for these important chapters of life. As we continue to grow to better serve our communities, we are seeking: 

Medical Director Palliative Care - Hudson, FL (Pasco, Hernando, Citrus counties)

The Medical Director of Chapters Health Palliative Care has responsibility for the medical direction of the care and treatment of patients served by Chapters Health Palliative Care in the specific geographic region in hospitals, other health care settings, as well as outpatient clinics. The Medical Director is responsible for assisting in the ongoing development and growth of the Palliative Care Program in that region. S/he serves as liaison between the program and community partners and physicians, as well as with other health care professionals engaged in palliative care services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides clinical leadership in the strategic development and operational management of regional palliative care services or programs.
• Serves as a liaison between Palliative Care and its regional contracted facilities and clinics to enhance relationships and ensure that protocols, performance improvement and compliance programs are implemented appropriately.
• Actively participates in the orientation and education of regional palliative care medical staff as well as addresses ongoing educational needs of staff and community partners.
• Provides oversight and supervision for clinical practice of regional palliative care services including appropriate scheduling, documentation, billing and monitoring of productivity.
• Provides timely direct care and oversight for clinical expertise regarding complex medical decision making and complex symptom management while identifying and addressing patient/family needs ensuring that the highest quality of palliative care services are provided to palliative care patients in contracted facilities, clinics and homes.
• Participates in the development of and approval of clinical protocols and clinical practice guidelines for facilities and providers.
• Supervises educational plans of fellows, residents and students who rotate with Palliative Care in the assigned region.
• Assists in preparation of certification programs, as applicable, such as Joint Commission Palliative Care Certification, in collaboration with the AVP, Palliative Medical Services and Director, Palliative Care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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