MD - Hospice Medical Director

For over 25 years, Horizon Home Care and Hospice has been a leader in setting the standard for patient-centered and comprehensive hospice care in Southeastern Wisconsin. With a focus on comfort, compassion and security, Horizon helps those with a life-limiting condition live life to the fullest. Therefore, we employ only the most ethical and knowledgeable executive, medical, and support staff.

This is a rare opportunity to join one of Milwaukees fastest growing non-for-profit hospice agencies. Our Hospice Medical Director assumes overall medical responsibility for the Hospice patients and oversees the program for quality delivery of services, including the scheduling and oversight of the practice of on-staff Hospice Physicians and Nurse Practitioners. The Hospice Medical Director drives best clinical practices within the agency, improving outcomes for the patients and families we serve.

The Hospice Medical Director provides and assures that all hospice medical services and treatments are medically appropriate; ensures medical eligibility for Hospice benefit in accordance with Medicare/Medicaid, insurance guidelines and State/Federal regulations, provides assessments, treatment and health teaching to hospice patients, and provides education and support to hospice clinicians.

This is an amazing opportunity to really make a difference with patients and their families.

Honored to be recognized as a 9-time Top Workplace APPLY TODAY to join our growing organization!

For more information about Horizon Home Care and Hospice, please visit: www.horizonhomecareandhospice.org

Interested individuals should apply online and/or send a letter of interest and current C.V. via email to: Alicia Quinn, Senior Recruiter - alicia.quinns@hhch.net.

• Position requires State of Wisconsin MD (Doctor of Medicine) plus Hospice and Palliative board certification.
• Candidates must also have a comprehensive knowledge of medicine, pharmacology and pain/symptom management, as well as, an acute understanding and knowledge of the death, dying, grieving and bereavement process.
• This position will travel throughout our service area (Ozaukee, Washington, Milwaukee, Waukesha and Racine Counties) and requires a reliable vehicle, WI driver's license, and proof of current auto insurance.