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
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