Hospice Director jobs in Macon, GA

Hospice Director directs, supervises, and governs the hospice program including inpatient care, home care and bereavement follow-up. Administers and maintains quality assurance, environmental, and infection control policies in accordance with facility objectives. Being a Hospice Director prepares reports for hospital administration on activities of the facility operation. Develops hospice related educational and informational programs. Additionally, Hospice Director requires a bachelor's degree of nursing. Typically reports to top management. The Hospice Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Hospice Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Medical Director
  • Homestead Hospice
  • Jackson, GA FULL_TIME

  • Job Summary:

    The Administrator shall assign responsibilities to the Medical Director in consultation with the Medical Director, Director of Nursing, and others as appropriate. Responsibilities shall be enumerated in a job description and attached to the Medical Director’s employment agreement. The job description may be modified from time to time by mutual agreement between the Administrator and Medical Director.

    The medical directorship is a position of active participation and clinical leadership. The medical director is the primary physician representative and leader of the interdisciplinary team, to include but not limited to RN, SW, Chaplain, Hospice Aide Oversight of physician services in the hospice is generally considered to be the responsibility of the medical director. The medical director should complement the primary physician’s care, work closely with the assistant medical directors, act as a medical resource to IDT members, and assure overall continuity of the hospice program’s medical services. These services, to meet general medical needs, must be provided by the hospice to the extent that they are not met by others. The most important aspect of physician services is that the individual receives appropriate measures to control uncomfortable symptoms.

    Qualifications:

    1. Graduate of an approved medical school.
    2. Licensed to practice in the state.
    3. Eligibility and/or certification by the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine desirable; willingness to obtain certification within three years is required.
    4. At least two years Hospice experience.
    5. Understanding and acceptance of hospice principles of care.
    6. Comprehensive knowledge and well developed skills in:
      1. Medicine, oncology, pharmacology, ID, FEV
      2. Palliative, Pain and symptom control
      3. Psychology of loss
    7. Continued Education in these areas can be obtained at the AMDA annual symposium, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) meetings, National Hospice Organization (NHO), Hospice Association of America (HAA), as well as other national organizations.
    8. Experience with ethics consultations preferred.
    9. Experience with quality improvement methodology preferred.

    Responsibilities:

    1. Administration, Adequacy and appropriateness of service
    2. Clinical Duties
    3. Admission and Certification
    4. Assurance of quality care. Adequacy and completeness of records
    5. Staff Education qualifications and utilization
    6. Hospice Medicare regulations

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Branch Manager/Director of Nursing (DON)
  • Homestead Hospice
  • Warner, GA FULL_TIME
  • $5,000 Sign on Bonus Why Homestead Hospice? Homestead Hospice seeks to employ qualified, caring individuals who will deliver unparalleled individual care to our patients and families in their homes, t...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Area Director of Business Development
  • Regency SouthernCare Hospice
  • Macon, GA FULL_TIME
  • Our Company Regency SouthernCare, part of the Gentiva family of hospice, home health, palliative, and community care providers, focuses on clinical excellence with compassion and dignity. Our company ...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Hospice LPN
  • Heartland Hospice
  • Macon, GA FULL_TIME
  • Our Company Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offerin...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
  • Heartland Hospice
  • Macon, GA OTHER
  • Our Company Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offerin...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Hospice Liaison
  • Georgia Hospice Care
  • Warner, GA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Become a Hospice Account Executive with Georgia Hospice CareDo you have a knack for coordinating, organizing, and making connections? Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Community Director
  • Hunt
  • Warner Robins, GA
  • A Brief Overview Under the direction of the Director of Operations, the Community Director is responsible for the operat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Director-Weekdays
  • ARAMARK Refreshment Services, Inc.
  • Macon, GA
  • Job Description The Food Service Director is a management position responsible for developing and executing dining solut...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Sales and Marketing
  • Navion Senior Solutions
  • Macon, GA
  • Dublin Square is seeking a high-performing Senior Living Sales & Marketing Director. You will be responsible for leading...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director Home Health
  • LHC Group
  • Macon, GA
  • Summary We are hiring for an Executive Director! At Three Rivers Home Health, a part of LHC Group we embrace a culture o...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Regional Sales Director
  • Buckhead Roofing
  • Macon, GA
  • Job Description Job Description Lead the Charge in GA: Take Your Roofing Business to the Next Level with Buckhead Roofin...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Music Director
  • Ladgov Corporation
  • Warner Robins, GA
  • JOB TITLE : Music Director LOCATION : Warner Robins , GA 31098 JOB TYPE : Part time DUTIES : Provide musical directorshi...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Residential Services
  • Wesley Glen Ministries
  • Macon, GA
  • Job Description Job Description Wesley Glen Ministries is seeking an experienced Residential Director at our Macon Georg...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Food Service Director-Weekdays
  • Aramark
  • Macon, GA
  • Job Description The Food Service Director is a management position responsible for developing and executing dining solut...
  • 2/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Macon (/ˈmeɪkən/), officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county located in the state of Georgia, United States. Macon lies near the geographic center of the state, approximately 85 miles (137 km) south of Atlanta, hence the city's nickname "The Heart of Georgia." Located near the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, Macon is the county seat of Bibb County and had a 2017 estimated population of 152,663. Macon is the principal city of the Macon metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 228,914 in 2017. Macon is also the largest city in the Macon–Warner Robins Combined St...
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Income Estimation for Hospice Director jobs
$109,664 to $152,818
Macon, Georgia area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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