Hospice Medical Director

@ Heartland Hospice
Heartland Hospiceheartlandhospice.com

Hospice Medical Director

Beltsville, MD
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Heartland Hospice, part of ProMedica, provides compassionate hospice and palliative care. The Medical Director leads clinical teams, manages care plans, certifies eligibility, and ensures compliance to deliver high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care.

Requirements

  • Medical degree from accredited institution
  • Board certification in relevant specialty
  • Experience in hospice or palliative care
  • Leadership and team management skills
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards

Qualifications

  • License to practice medicine
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with teams
  • Empathy and patient-focused approach

Full job description

Heartland Hospice, part of ProMedica, is seeking a Hospice Medical Director to lead and oversee medical care for hospice and palliative patients in home and facility settings. The Medical Director provides clinical leadership, certifies hospice eligibility, manages complex symptoms, and ensures high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care. Responsibilities include collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, developing and reviewing care plans, mentoring hospice clinicians, ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance, and communicating closely with patients, families, and referring providers to support comfort, dignity, and informed decision-making.
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