Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director na HopeWest

Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director
Full-time, in-person requirement

HopeWest is in search of a full-time Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director - the position will be based in Grand Junction, Colorado with in-person requirements.

HopeWest is a nationally renowned non-profit hospice and palliative medicine organization. 

The Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director (HPMD) is a board-certified physician with expertise in hospice and palliative care; providing clinical care, practice oversight, and leadership and management in accordance with state and federal practice law for patients in all hospice and palliative care settings.  

The HPMD collaborates externally with attending physicians, specialists, and other providers as applicable for the purpose of coordination of care to effectively meet the medical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient.  

The HPMD collaborates internally with the interdisciplinary group (IDG) to ensure patient eligibility and recertification; the medical needs of the patient are met; the patient receives the appropriate measures to control symptoms through oversight of medications and treatments; and provides oversight of the plan of care and continuity for medical services.  

The HPMD also provides the organizational functions relevant to medical team supervision and compliance by creation and execution of policies and procedures; appropriate staffing and resource utilization; onboarding of new medical staff members; championing quality improvements; liaising with hospice vendors/partners; and additional responsibilities as assigned by the CEO.

HopeWest offers a salary range of $225,617-249,600/year for a full-time schedule with additional generous on-call stipends and benefits. Medical malpractice insurance is also provided at no charge that fully covers the work performed on behalf of HopeWest. Other benefits include: Cigna Health, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the first of the month following start date, Immediate accrual of PTO and medical leave, Employer paid life insurance, EAP & Disability, 403b Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match, 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Licensed M.D. or D.O. in the state of Colorado.
• Board Certification in in Hospice & Palliative Medicine and/or Hospice Medical Director Board Certification preferred. 

COMPETENCIES & REQUIREMENTS:  

• Controlled substance license with current DEA license number.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership & management experience.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and unlimited access to reliable transportation.
• Adequate automobile insurance.
• Eligible or currently possess a Medicare/Medicaid NPI number.
• Eligible or currently credentialed at local hospitals.
• Eligible to bill insurance for palliative care and symptom management visits.
  

We are looking for a hospice physician that encompasses the following traits:

• Are generous, selfless, humble, adaptable and resolute.
• Express values that drive behaviors “above and beyond” their colleagues’ expectations.
• Are intentional about—and experts at—teaming.
• Are calm in the “eye of the storm.”
• Employ a wide array of creative systems thinking skills to solve problems.
• Have exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
• Teach systems-based practice as part of clinical care.
• Identify personal and professional mentors as key to their development. 

Work for a Non-profit that Cares about Each Patient and Each Staff Member: HopeWest was founded 31 years ago through a community-wide vision and serves over 2,500 patients each year. It has a dedicated staff of over 400 people and more than 1,200 volunteers and looks for innovative ways to serve the needs of our communities. In addition to providing care in the place patient’s call home, HopeWest is proud to provide inpatient hospice care in its beautiful 13-room unit in Grand Junction. The Center for Hope and Healing provides bereavement and counseling support to adults, and grief support to children and teens through HopeWest Kids. In 2021 a new service was launched - P.A.C.E. – Program for All Inclusive Care of the Elderly – that offers care in the home as an alternative to nursing home care.

HopeWest consistently provides a higher standard of care per the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Hospice Survey than most hospices in the United States. It is an award-winning organization. HopeWest was a HealthcareFirst Hospice Honors Recipient in 2022 and other years for providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregiver’s point of view.

Discover Western Colorado: Enjoy over 300 days a year of sunshine! Western Colorado has world class ski resorts, hiking, river rafting and mountain biking.

Grand Junction is home to the Colorado National Monument with towering monoliths and spectacular sheer-walled canyons. The Grand Mesa offers year-round outdoor recreation as well as a ski resort. Grand Junction features a lively downtown with restaurants, adventure stores, and HopeWest’s Heirlooms – an upscale resale store featuring fine jewelry, beautiful furniture, home décor, gently used clothing and antiques. The town of Palisade is known for its wineries, peaches, and music festivals. Only two hours away are the hot springs of Ouray’s “Little Switzerland”, and Moab, home of Arches National Park.

HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. This position will remain open until filled.