Associate Medical Director Polk Hardee Highlands
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Job Location:
Sarasota, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Tidewell Hospice a member of Empath Health is seeking an Associate Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and ensure the highest standards of hospice and palliative this role you will guide the medical management of patients with advanced illness support interdisciplinary teams and uphold the mission and philosophy of hospice care. The Associate Medical Director oversees symptom management care planning and clinical quality while collaborating closely with nurses CNAs chaplains and other care partners.
Since 1980 Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate dignified care. As a member of Empath Health we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth expertise and respect.
What youll Do:
Provide medical leadership for hospice patient care ensuring highâquality symptom management care planning and adherence to hospice philosophy and clinical standards.
Round in care centers MondayFriday and offer realâtime clinical guidance to nurses CNAs chaplains CTMs and other interdisciplinary team members.
Review and sign daily admissions medication reconciliations prescriptions orders recertifications and Certificates of Terminal Illness to support timely compliant care delivery.
Participate in weekly IDG meetings to review recerts admissions medications and care plans while guiding team decisionâmaking and clinical quality.
Coordinate care with hospitals specialists and external providers including intercepting hospital admissions and facilitating transitions to inpatient units or home care.
Complete daily responsibilities such as death certificates prescription approvals and planâofâcare calls to ensure seamless patientâcentered care across the Tidewell service area.
- Part-time hospice Associate Medical Director Physician up to 20 hours per week. Availability to answer calls from nurses CNAs chaplains CTMs plan of care calls etc. Monday through Friday 8-5.
Why Join Empath Health
- Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
- Benefits & Wellness: Medical dental vision life insurance retirement with company match plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
- Industry-Leading PTO: 5 weeks to rest recharge and live your Full Life.
- Grow Your Career: CEU support tuition reimbursement and advancement opportunities.
- Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness compassion and Full Life Care for All.
What Youll Need:
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with board certification in a related specialty.
Current Florida medical license under Florida Statute 458 or 459 along with active federal DEA registration.
Minimum of two years of recent direct medical practice experience; hospice and palliative medicine certification strongly preferred.
Hospital staff privileges at one or more hospitals and valid CPR certification if patientâfacing.
Strong clinical judgment communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Commitment to delivering compassionate patientâcentered care aligned with hospice philosophy and Empath Healths mission.
What Youll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida including hospice home health grief care geriatric primary care elder care (PACE) HIV and sexual health (EPIC) and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person body mind and spirit with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen supported and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health youll find purpose partnership and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make lifes journey more meaningful.
Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures thoughts beliefs and traditions of our employees volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day we work to be respectful sensitive and competent with each other and those in our every journey we are dedicated to achieving comfort dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.
Our commitment to patient client staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.
Providing compassionate full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!
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Director
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