Hospice Director jobs in Mobile, AL

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
  • Evergreen, AL 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.

  • 10 Days Ago

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Programs Director, LMSW
  • Legacy Hospice, Inc.
  • Daphne, AL FULL_TIME
  • Hospice Programs Director, LMSW: Make an Impact in Your Community at Legacy Hospice Location: Remote – Some travel to offices: AL, MS, TN, AR, MO Department: Supportive Services Legacy Hospice, a lead...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Hospice LPN
  • Gentiva Hospice
  • Mobile, AL FULL_TIME
  • Our Company: Gentiva 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, offering...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Hospice LPN
  • Gentiva Hospice
  • Daphne, AL FULL_TIME
  • Our Company Gentiva 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, offering ...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
  • Gentiva Hospice
  • Daphne, AL OTHER
  • Our Company Gentiva 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, offering ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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HOSPICE MSW
  • SpringHill Home Health and Hospice
  • DAPHNE, AL FULL_TIME
  • Our Company SpringHill Home Health and Hospice Overview Must be a MSW! Our Hospice Social Workers are the heart of our organization who support patients by providing medical social work services and c...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Assistant Director of Nursing
  • Ashland Place Health And Rehabilitation LLC
  • Mobile, AL
  • Lead the Way to Exceptional Care: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at Ashland Place, Mobile, AL! Are you a passionat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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TC16-H - Medical Director
  • New Season
  • Mobile, AL
  • Job Summary: Responsible for all medical services performed by the treatment center. Provides medical oversight and lead...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Marketing Director
  • CEAS
  • Robertsdale, AL
  • Company: Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions Location: Robertsdale, Al. About Us: Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions is a l...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Technology
  • Gulf Distributing Company
  • Mobile, AL
  • The Director of Technology is responsible for overall leadership and development of the IT, MIS, and Business analytics ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director
  • Mobile Arts Council
  • Mobile, AL
  • Job Description Job Description Executive Director: Mobile Arts Council Mission & Vision: The Mobile Arts Council's (MAC...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Childcare Center Director
  • Big Blue Marble Academy
  • Daphne, AL
  • **Security** The servers that house this site, and its web properties, are maintained in a manner that safeguards the in...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Director Physician - Competitive Salary
  • Doccafe
  • Mobile, AL
  • DocCafe has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician - Medical Director in Mobile, Alabama. DocCafe is...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Technology
  • FirstFour Staffing
  • Mobile, AL
  • FirstFour Group, the Gulf Coast's premier source for specialized professional recruitment, has been retained by our clie...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Mobile (/moʊˈbiːl/ moh-BEEL; French pronunciation: ​[mɔ.bil]) is the county seat of Mobile County, Alabama, United States. The population within the city limits was 195,111 as of the 2010 United States Census, making it the third most populous city in Alabama, the most populous in Mobile County, and the largest municipality on the Gulf Coast between New Orleans, Louisiana, and St. Petersburg, Florida. Alabama's only saltwater port, Mobile is located on the Mobile River at the head of the Mobile Bay and the north-central Gulf Coast. The Port of Mobile has always played a key role in the economi...
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Income Estimation for Hospice Director jobs
$109,182 to $152,146
Mobile, Alabama area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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