Associate Palliative Care Medical Director

KeystoneCare Home Care and Hospice; Springfield Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Flexible Scheduling

Retirement Plan (403B)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Job summary

KeystoneCare Home Care and Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced physician for the role of Associate Palliative Care Medical Director. This position entails providing medical oversight and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to execute high-quality palliative care.

The ideal candidate will hold an MD or DO with a valid Pennsylvania medical license and board certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine preferred. This role can be structured as full-time or part-time depending on candidate availability.

Benefits include a comprehensive health care plan, flexible scheduling, retirement plan options, and training & development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience in palliative or hospice care preferred.
• DEA registration must be active and in good standing.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight and clinical guidance for the palliative care program.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Conduct patient evaluations and ongoing clinical management.

Skills

Compassionate patient-centered care

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

MD or DO with a current 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