Hospice Medical Director

Medical Director, Hospice – Your Life’s Work in Northeast, Georgia

Your Life’s Work—we’re here to support it all! Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, a subsidiary of Northeast Georgia Health System, is seeking the nation's brightest leaders and most innovative physicians specializing in Hospice and Palliative Care to help us deliver the highest level of care to our patients. Come and be a part of one of the largest and most experienced multidisciplinary teams in the nation! The primary location for this position is in Gainesville, Georgia.

Benefits of Working at Northeast Georgia Physicians Group:

• Investing in Innovative Technologies
• Striving for the Highest Quality Outcomes
• Teaching the Physician Leaders of Tomorrow
• Discovering New Treatments through Clinical Trials
• Expanding your Skills through Developmental Opportunities
• Changing the Face of Medicine through Venture Partnerships
• Thriving in Vibrant Communities Perfect for You & Your Family
• Partnering with Non-Profits to Impact Social Determinants of Health
• Diversifying the Workforce by a Purposeful Focus on Equity & Inclusion
• Excellent Compensation, including sign-on bonus, relocation, & malpractice coverage
• Living Healthy through Provided Wellness Services & Emphasizing Work-Life Balance

Practice Overview:

• The Director is the clinical leader accountable for the operating results and continued growth of the hospice and palliative care program. This position is responsible for assuming the highest quality of patient/family care, professional services, program growth and innovation, optimal utilization of resources, development of successful internal and external relationships, and the achievement of established financial objectives, including philanthropic outreach.
• EMR Platform – EPIC

• Provides direct patient care in hospital and facilities as well as patient homes.
• Works with an interdisciplinary team with over 30 years of dedicated and compassionate care provided to the residents of greater Northeast Georgia.

• Assumes responsibility for the Hospice service line including, Hospice Care nursing, social work, spiritual care, bereavement, volunteer services, veteran services, quality improvement and compliance.
• Affirms a holistic approach by incorporating patient and family in the overall care and treatment rendered by the hospice team.

• Current patient base averages between 160-200 with ages ranging from pediatric to adult.
• Opportunities to participate in teaching residents and Hospice and Palliative Care fellows.

Do you have what it takes?

• BC/BE in Hospice and Palliative Care

• Minimum one year of hospice work experience OR completion of a Hospice Medical Director training program and ability to demonstrate clinical and administrative leadership skills.
• A comprehensive understanding of hospice functions, standards, policies, and applicable state, federal, and auditing agency regulations
• Ability to build and negotiate collaborative relationships.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG), one of the largest multi-specialty groups in Georgia, brings together more than 650 talented physicians and advanced practitioners representing 35 specialties at over 80 locations. NGPG is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), which serves more than 1,500,000 people in more than 19 counties across the region.  As part of NGHS, patients of NGPG have a direct connection to Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s five hospital campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Habersham, Lumpkin, and Barrow, Ga. 

Northeast Georgia Community Northeast Georgia offers the best quality of life in the Southeast. For more than two centuries, Hall County has been the focal point for the arts, education, government, and business in Northeast Georgia. Lake Lanier and the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains provide a beautiful backdrop for Hall County's varied mix of agricultural, industrial, healthcare, and retail industries.

We’re Here to Support it All: contact Analiese Stopek,  Physician Recruiter with NGPG.

Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG), one of the largest multi-specialty groups in Georgia, brings together more than 700+ talented physicians and advanced practitioners representing 40 specialties at over 100 locations. NGPG is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), which serves more than 1,500,000 people in more than 19 counties across the region.  As part of NGHS, patients of NGPG have a direct connection to Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s five hospital campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Lumpkin, Habersham, and Barrow County.  Learn more about our awarded services at  www.nghs.com.