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Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician at Aspirus Health summary:

The Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician leads the palliative medicine program, balancing clinical duties with administrative leadership to enhance care quality and program growth. Responsibilities include overseeing quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. The role involves strategic planning, community engagement, and providing hospice care services with flexible scheduling and competitive benefits.

Aspirus Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Palliative System Medical Director.

Lead the planning, organization, and direction of the Palliative Medicine Program by bringing a collaborative, innovative approach to program administration, quality improvement, networking, and community engagement.

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:

• Split time between clinical work and administrative responsibilities focused on program development
• Flexible scheduling to promote a healthy work-life balance
• Hospice call coverage 1:6 (call only), No palliative care call responsibilities
• Palliative fellowship and experience in Palliative Care/Hospice required

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a liaison between Administration and the Medical Staff, ensuring smooth communication and alignment
• Oversee performance measurement, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and referral management
• Drive strategic program growth and development as the program expands its reach
• Take on a leadership role within a clinically active and well-supported Palliative Medicine Program
• Collaborate with visionary leadership and an expert multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional care across Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota

ADDITIONAL PERKS AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Protected time allocated for administrative tasks
• Support for a collaborative relationship with Aspirus Hospice
• Occasional weekend coverage (phone only) and inpatient hospice care services

BENEFITS: Competitive benefits and generous compensation package including relocation assistance, student loan repayment program, annual CME allowance, and a sign-on bonus.

COMMUNITY : Wausau, WI

• Variety of seasonal activities throughout the year, including snowmobiling, skiing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, festivals, farmers markets, theater, and a thriving art scene
• Lively, farm-to-table, community-sourced dining scene
• A normal commute is 10-15 minutes from any part of town
• High-performing school districts in the area with over 60 schools, public and private, to choose from
• Close proximity to Central Wisconsin Airport with direct flights to O'Hare International Airport, Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport, and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Keywords:

palliative care, hospice medicine, clinical leadership, program development, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, medical director, patient care, multidisciplinary collaboration, healthcare administration

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