Lakeland, Florida
Medical Director Job Opening in Lakeland, Florida - Why VITAS Healthcare and What Do They Offer Me?
VITAS Healthcare is the nation?s leading provider of end of life care. We offer our employees opportunities for professional growth, advancement and competitive benefits.
The Medical Director has the overall responsibility for medical direction of the care and treatment of the patients and their families rendered by the hospice care team. The Medical Director consults with and cooperates with patient's attending physician and educates practicing physicians and others engaged in health care services about the hospice program and its potential benefits to patients.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Insurance
Affinity Program
Qualifications:
Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Florida.
Board certification in a medical specialty that deals with care of the terminally ill, including Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology or Family Practice.
Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care, with at least a working knowledge of oncology.
Knowledge of palliative care with particular emphasis on control of symptoms associated with terminal illness.
Ability to work collaboratively with patients' attending physicians to implement the hospice program and effect optimum medical care.
Ability to work collaboratively with hospice employees and volunteers as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Membership in good standing on the medical staff of an accredited hospital in Florida.
Medical malpractice and liability insurance in amounts and with carriers satisfactory to VITAS.
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Job ID: 2017-57230
Job Type: Full-time
Required license or certification:
MD or DO
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