Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Indiana UniversityHealth

$210K — $250K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required
  • Active Indiana medical license required
  • Preferred experience as a Hospice Medical Director
  • Fellowship training in Hospice/Palliative Care preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight of hospice care plans and support clinical decisions
  • Act as a resource for hospice nursing and interdisciplinary teams
  • Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings for regional hospice operations
  • Educate, train, and provide clinical guidance to hospice team members
  • Collaborate with administration on employee engagement and budget planning
  • Oversee 1 physician and 3 Advanced Practice Providers
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives across the system
  • Maintain relationships with IU Health hospitals for in-patient care

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Relocation assistance
  • Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
Full Job Description
Indiana University Health Medical Group in partnership with Redcrest Hospice provides compassionate, family-centered care to those with life-limiting illnesses. We are looking for a physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Hospice services in a 39-county service area. This Physician will lead efforts across the system to establish standardized consistent work that meets clinical and regulatory requirements. IU Health Hospice has created a structure to provide on-site Physician leadership at the regional level while maintaining consistent high-quality work across the IU Health system.

This role offers a unique opportunity to provide physician leadership within a growing hospice program while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams, regional medical directors, and system leaders. The position is approximately 80% remote, with limited in-person responsibility.

Key Responsibilities
* Provide physician oversight of hospice plans of care and support clinical decision-making across the program.
* Serve as a physician resource to hospice nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
* Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and provide shared physician oversight for 4 regional IDG (Indiana District Group) hospice operations.
* Provide education, training and clinical guidance to hospice team members.
* Collaborate with hospice administration on system-wide programs, including employee engagement, pharmaceutical sourcing, and budget planning.
* Oversee 1 physicians and 3 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
* Lead quality improvement initiatives across the system.
* Maintain contractual relationships with all IU Health hospitals for in-patient hospice care.

Qualifications
* Required: Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
* Preferred: Hospice Medical Director experience; fellowship training in Hospice/Palliative Care is preferred but not required.
* Required licensure: Active Indiana medical license

Compensation & Benefits
* Strong compensation model with a comprehensive benefits package.
* Group health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
* 401(k) with company match.
* Paid time off (PTO).
* Relocation assistance.
* Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

Community Description

Indianapolis, Indiana , the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:
  • Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
  • Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
  • Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
  • Top ranked international airport: " Best Airport in North America " twelve consecutive years
  • Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
  • Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
  • Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
  • Home of the Colts ( NFL ), Fever ( WNBA ), Pacers ( NBA ), Indians ( MiLB ), Indianapolis 500 ( IndyCar ) and the nation's largest half marathon
  • Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

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