Associate Medical Director - Hospice - San Antonio

Hospice Medical Director and / or Associate Medical Director

• Responsibilities of Physician :
• Medical Oversight :

The Medical Director or Associate Medical Director (herein referred to as Medical Director) shall provide medical direction and oversight of the clinical aspects of the hospice care program, ensuring that all services provided to patients comply with applicable state and federal regulations, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations.

The Medical Director will work with Kindful Health in the review of and help to ensure the implementation of patient care policies, and ensure that care plans are tailored to the specific medical needs of each patient.

The Medical Director will work with Kindful Health's CCO to ensure that the hospice program complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including those set forth by CMS, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Hospice Conditions of Participation (CoP).

The Medical Director will provide education and training to hospice staff at the CCO's direction, including other physicians, nurses, and other team members, on medical care, hospice policies, and regulatory compliance.

The Medical Director shall actively participate in the hospice's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, including reviewing patient care outcomes and recommending improvements as necessary in collaboration with the CCO.

The Medical Director shall complete the certification of terminal illness and subsequent recertifications as required by CMS and other relevant agencies, in collaboration with the attending physician as appropriate.

The Medical Director will provide services and visits to hospice patients according to the POC, only with express authorization from Hospice.

The Medical Director will provide 24-hour on-call coverage for medical emergencies and address patient care concerns that arise outside regular hours; on-call will be scheduled collaboratively with the Dir. of Clinical Services.

The Medical Director agrees to adhere to all applicable policies, including those regarding personnel qualifications and patient care standards.

The Medical Director shall maintain accurate, timely records that reflect all services provided. Documentation will be submitted to the Hospice office on a weekly basis.

The Medical Director will participate in all aspects of the Hospice's operations as required, contributing to ongoing improvement in patient care and clinical operations as requested.

The Hospice will assess the patient and family, gathering clinical information necessary for consultation with the Physician prior to admission.

The Hospice will ensure that the Physician is kept informed about the patient's medical condition, needs, and progress throughout their care, maintaining continuous communication.

Hospice will ensure that all services are delivered in a timely, safe, and effective manner, in strict adherence to the Plan of Care (POC).

Hospice will collaborate with the Physician to review patient assessments regularly, including any changes in medications, drug interactions, side effects, or treatments, ensuring that the care plan is updated accordingly.

Hospice will provide palliative and end-of-life care training to the Physician during orientation and periodically thereafter, as required by policy and regulation. This training will ensure that the Physician is equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide the highest level of care.

Hospice will ensure the availability of qualified personnel to deliver safe and effective care in compliance with state and federal regulations. This includes maintaining appropriate staffing levels and ensuring all team members are properly trained and licensed as needed.

Hospice will maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records for all patients, ensuring that records are kept in compliance with regulatory requirements and are available for review by appropriate parties when necessary.

Hospice will supervise and evaluate the activities of the Physician, ensuring that the Physician attends interdisciplinary team (IDT) and interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings as required.

III. Licensure and Qualifications :

Kindful will run a state and national background check on all potential employees.