# Medical Director, Hospice

**Company:** [Ethos](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/cKcXLGpZM1gmXtnUACMPn9.md)
**Location:** Akron, United States
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Nursing

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## Description

**Medical Director-Hospice**

The Medical Director will assume responsibility for the medical component of the hospice program, serve as a clinical resource to the interdisciplinary team, support appropriate hospice eligibility and certification decisions, and help ensure continuity and quality of physician services.

## Requirements

-   Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
-   _**Active, unrestricted Ohio physician license.**_
-   Current state and federal controlled-substance registrations.
-   _**Hospice or palliative-care experience, or substantive training in end-of-life care.**_
-   Knowledge of Medicare hospice eligibility, certification, recertification, and Conditions of Participation.
-   Ability to collaborate effectively with attending physicians and interdisciplinary hospice teams.
-   Commitment to continued medical education related to hospice and palliative medicine.
-   Eligible to participate in Medicare and not excluded from any federal healthcare program.
-   Strong communication, clinical judgment, documentation, and relationship-development skills.

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development