Hospice Consultant Southeast

Job Summary: Primary function is to act as liaison between the Hospice and the community regarding community and customer needs.  Responsibilities include development and promotion of hospice programs and services, while maintaining the standards of practice consistent with quality health care and maximizing human, financial, and equipment resources.

Provides counsel to the Hospice regarding needs of the community; program development including personnel needs and financial needs.

Collaboratively develops and maintains policies specific to new programs.

Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of, and ensures compliance with, all local, state, and federal laws relating to marketing of the Hospice.

Assists in direction of programs through collaboration with, and delegation of responsibility to, administrative and supervisory personnel.

Partners with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team to support safe and effective patient/family care.

Establishes a public relations program for interpretation of the Hospice’s services and to foster good working relations with physicians and community agencies.

Carries out other duties as assigned by the Governing Body.

Education: Graduate of an accredited college/university is preferred.

Experience:  Experience in the health care field.

Skills: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all segments of the staff, the lay and professional public, the Governing Body, the Advisory Board, and the Medical Director.