Hospice Medical Director

Accentcare Inc; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Company-matching 401(k)

Wellness offerings

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs (EAP, Calm)

Job summary

A health services company is seeking a part-time Hospice Medical Director in the Greater Atlanta area. This role requires a licensed physician with experience in hospice or end-of-life care. Responsibilities include providing overall medical direction, ensuring high-quality care, and mentoring other physicians. The position offers benefits like medical coverage, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about compassionate care and align with the hospice philosophy, we would love to meet you.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for chronically and terminally ill patients.
• At least one year of hospice or end-of-life care experience.
• Admitting privileges at a hospital serving hospice patients.
• Admitting privileges at a hospital commonly serving hospice patients (required in Florida and Georgia)
• Strong administrative, leadership, and communication skills to support interdisciplinary coordination
• Genuine alignment with the hospice philosophy of care, including a demonstrated commitment to the organization’s mission, values, and culture

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction for hospice patient services.
• Ensure quality of compassionate medical care for patients.
• Collaborate and mentor attending and community physicians.
• Serve as an engaged member of the Executive Team, provide leadership on the Ethics Committee, and contribute to strategic initiatives through QAPI and quality assurance processes
• Support Provider Relations efforts by participating in outreach and educational activities that promote hospice awareness among physicians, hospitals, and healthcare partners
• Lead and contribute to ongoing education for both internal clinical teams and community providers, ensuring continued excellence and best practices in hospice and palliative care

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Administrative skills

Admitting privileges

Leadership

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.)

Board Certification in Hospice & Palliative Care

Job description

Overview

Hospice Medical Director

Location: Atlanta, GA

Position Type: Part Time

Coverage Area: Greater Atlanta area

Schedule: 2-3 hrs/wk

Offer Based on Years of Experience

What You Need to Know

Reimagining Your Career in Hospice

Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.

We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.

Be the Best Hospice Medical Director You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) authorized to practice medicine in the state(s) of service
• Experience or training in caring for chronically and terminally ill patients, with Georgia requiring at least one year of hospice or end-of-life care experience
• Board Certification or willingness to pursue Board Certification in Hospice & Palliative Care
• Admitting privileges at a hospital commonly serving hospice patients (required in Florida and Georgia)
• Strong administrative, leadership, and communication skills to support interdisciplinary coordination
• Genuine alignment with the hospice philosophy of care, including a demonstrated commitment to the organization’s mission, values, and culture

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall medical direction for hospice patient and family services, working closely with the Executive Director, Director of Clinical Operations, and Team Directors to plan, evaluate, and enhance clinical care
• Ensure the highest quality of compassionate medical care for patients by maintaining availability for urgent needs, admissions, certifications, and ongoing symptom management
• Collaborate with and mentor attending and community physicians, offering clinical consultation and education while cultivating a strong provider network to support patient needs
• Serve as an engaged member of the Executive Team, provide leadership on the Ethics Committee, and contribute to strategic initiatives through QAPI and quality assurance processes
• Support Provider Relations efforts by participating in outreach and educational activities that promote hospice awareness among physicians, hospitals, and healthcare partners
• Lead and contribute to ongoing education for both internal clinical teams and community providers, ensuring continued excellence and best practices in hospice and palliative care

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

• At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.