Hospice Medical Director

AccentCare, Inc.; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a Hospice Medical Director in a hybrid, part-time capacity in California to lead clinical programs and mentor staff.

The role centers on patient-centered hospice care, case management, and regulatory compliance, with responsibilities spanning care planning and program oversight. The ideal candidate will be an MD/DO with an active DEA license, strong clinical judgment, and extensive hospice experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a medical doctor degree (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO) in the practice state.
• Active DEA license required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong understanding of primary medical care principles.
• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management.
• Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred).
• Ten+ years of clinical experience (preferred).
• Five+ years in a medical director or administrative role (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and oversight for hospice services to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Support clinical excellence, hospice eligibility determinations, care planning, symptom management, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support hospice physicians through recruitment, development, mentorship, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, hospitals, long-term care providers, and other referral partners.
• Participate in professional, educational, and community activities that further the organization's mission.
• Provide direct patient care and clinical consultation as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of organizational objectives.

Skills

Medical leadership

Hospice & palliative care

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentorship & staff development

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Ethical decision making

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Overview

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Medical Director

Location: San Diego, CA

Position Type: Part-time

Remote/Virtual Position: Hybrid

Salary: $15,000 min
Schedule: 2-3 hrs/wk

Offer Based On Years of Experience

What You Need to Know

AccentCare is seeking a skilled and compassionate Hospice Medical Director ready to promote excellence in patient care through active participation in care planning, quality improvement, physician mentorship, and staff education. In addition to internal clinical leadership, the Hospice Medical Director serves as a key ambassador for the hospice program by building relationships with community physicians, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and healthcare organizations. Through education, consultation, and advocacy for hospice and palliative care, the Medical Director advances the organization's mission of providing comfort, dignity, and expert care to patients and families facing life-limiting illness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical leadership and oversight for hospice services to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Support clinical excellence, hospice eligibility determinations, care planning, symptom management, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support hospice physicians through recruitment, development, mentorship, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, hospitals, long-term care providers, and other referral partners.
• Participate in professional, educational, and community activities that further the organization's mission.
• Provide direct patient care and clinical consultation as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of organizational objectives.

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

• Must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state(s) of practice, with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients
• Maintains active DEA license
• Valid driver's license
• Strong understanding of primary medical care principles.
• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management.
• Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Attending Physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and providers.
• Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical situations in end-of-life care.
• Experience with oversight of clinical programs
• (Preferred) Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• (Preferred) Ten or more years of clinical experience
• (Preferred) Five or more years in a medical director or other administrator role

Why AccentCare?

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 2025by 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.