Associate Palliative Care Medical Director

KeystoneCare; Springfield Township (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Flexible Scheduling

Retirement Plan (403B)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Access to Short Term & Long Term Disability

Travel reimbursement between work sites

Job summary

KeystoneCare in Springfield Township, Delaware County is looking for an experienced Associate Palliative Care Medical Director. This role is pivotal for providing clinical leadership and oversight for the palliative care program, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate should possess an MD or DO with relevant experience and board certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine preferred. This position offers flexible scheduling options based on candidate availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience in palliative or hospice care preferred.
• DEA registration (active and in good standing) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight and clinical guidance for the palliative care program.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Conduct patient evaluations and manage clinical care for palliative patients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Patient-centered care

Education

MD or DO with a current, unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license

Board certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Job description

Job description

KeystoneCare is seeking a compassionate and experienced physician to serve as an Associate Palliative Care Medical Director. This role provides clinical leadership and oversight for our growing palliative care program, working closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across various settings.

This position offers flexibility and may be structured as either full-time or part-time based on candidate availability.

KeystoneCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Provide medical oversight and clinical guidance for the palliative care program
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (nursing, social work, chaplaincy, etc.) to develop and implement comprehensive care plans
• Conduct patient evaluations and ongoing clinical management for palliative care patients
• Support symptom management, advance care planning, and goals-of-care discussions
• Participate in program development, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Provide education and mentorship to clinical staff
• Collaborate with referring physicians, hospitals, and community partners

Qualifications

• MD or DO with a current, unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license
• Board certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (preferred) or relevant experience in palliative care, hospice, oncology, or internal medicine
• DEA registration (active and in good standing)
• Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience (palliative or hospice preferred)
• Strong communication and leadership skillsCommitment to compassionate, patient-centered care

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement Plan (403B)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Access to Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentTravel reimbursement between work sites