Overview: We are excited to invite an experienced Director of Hospice Medical Services to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will: Act as a vital medical resource for the hospice team, patients, families, and attending physicians focusing on effective pain and symptom management. Engage actively in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to ensure patient medical needs are thoroughly addressed. Oversee and guide the development of individualized care plans. Collaborate with patients' attending physicians to refine and update the plan of care. Assess and certify patients for hospice admission based on medical criteria, signing necessary documents to validate the admission. Work closely with the Admission Team, providing essential guidance and support. Evaluate clinical information leading up to recertifications, delivering written recertifications of terminal illness for ongoing benefit periods. About You: Possess a Doctoral Degree in medicine (M.D. or D.O.) and maintain a current, unrestricted medical license in your state of practice. Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills with a strong commitment to enhancing the care of hospice and palliative patients. Hold a respected reputation in the community as an authority in hospice and palliative medicine. Exhibit proficiency in collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team. Have experience working within a distributed medical staff or similar structure. Maintain a current and valid National Provider Identifier (NPI). What We Offer: Important Note: This position is a job notification only. The Medical Director will work on an independent contractor basis and will invoice for services rendered. Legal Notice: This position is safety-sensitive. Must meet any state-specific requirements as applicable. We proudly uphold an Equal Employment Opportunity policy. We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Location: Gentiva Hospice You will play a pivotal role in delivering compassionate care in patients' homes. Gentiva is a national leader in hospice and palliative care with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states. We strive to support patients and their families through serious illness and terminal conditions with expert care. At Gentiva, we value a collaborative work environment where your contributions are recognized and your achievements celebrated.