HopeWest, a non?profit healthcare organization, is seeking their next Medical Director of Hospice & Palliative Care to join them in scenic Grand Junction, Colorado!
The Position
The Medical Director of Hospice & Palliative Care will lead clinical operations for Hospice and Palliative Care services throughout HopeWest, overseeing functions within two locations.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this leader will oversee a team of five physicians, five nurse practitioners, and the IDT team members.
In collaboration with the PACE team, the Medical Director will focus on both administrative and clinical initiatives including care plans, case reviews, patient care, and process improvement throughout the department.
Seeking a clinically sound leader who will be able to foster trust through strong staff relationships, assess team dynamics, identify and remove barriers, leverage data to drive decisions, and provide recommendations for improvement and positive change. Additional responsibilities include clinical and administrative oversight related to workflow development, quality, and community services.
The ideal candidate is a hands?on, collaborative leader with a proven ability to build strong relationships and drive results. Additionally, this leader must be adaptive, communicative, and bring exceptional decision?making and business acumen skills to ensure that the program can achieve both long? and short?term goals.
Requirements MD/DO is required.
A minimum of five years of hospice experience is required.
A minimum of three years of supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
Compensation Details The base salary range for this position is $225,000 to $250,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
The Organization Founded in 1993, HopeWest, a non?profit healthcare organization, is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to members of their community and surrounding communities.
HopeWest is committed to meeting the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of their patients, and strives to provide exceptional care for adults through their numerous specialties/programs.
HopeWest has received numerous awards, including the 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award and the 2024 Best of the West award.
Home to many skilled physicians, HopeWest is staffed to care for a wide array of patients. Physician teams include primary care, palliative care, PACE, and Dementia Support.
The Community Grand Junction, Colorado is a premier destination that provides numerous local trails for visitors to explore by bike or by horseback.
For the outdoor enthusiast, partake in one of Grand Junctions many outdoor activities including hiking, biking, rafting, fishing and camping in popular spots like the Colorado National Monument, the Grand Mesa, and more.
This beautiful locale has breathtaking red rock scenery and thrilling outdoor adventures for all walks of life.
If culture is what you crave, then visit the Avalon Theatre or the Museum of the West followed by one of the many delicious farm?to?table dining locations around town.
Contact Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:
Amy Simonson
Executive Recruiter
amy.simonson@amnhealthcare.com
913-708-8929
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