Associate Medical Director, Hospice Care Leader

Hackensack Meridian Health; Wall (SD); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks an Associate Medical Director of Hospice to lead our interdisciplinary team, champion quality care, and guide complex pain and symptom management while ensuring continuity of care for patients and families.

You will partner with the Medical Director, attending physicians, and the IDG to shape clinical standards, provide expert medical leadership, and participate in education and research within a hospice program.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with state license in good standing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience beyond board certification.
• At least three (3) years of general healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and 24/7 availability to meet urgent general medical needs.
• Consult with attending physicians on advanced pain and symptom management; establish care plans and provide certifications.
• Drive clinical outcomes, reduce hospital readmissions, and ensure appropriate risk stratification.
• Educate the interdisciplinary group; train hospice staff and participate in teaching at the School of Medicine.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Pain management

Medical ethics

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks an Associate Medical Director of Hospice to lead our interdisciplinary team, champion quality care, and guide complex pain and symptom management while ensuring continuity of care for patients and families.

You will partner with the Medical Director, attending physicians, and the IDG to shape clinical standards, provide expert medical leadership, and participate in education and research within a hospice program.