Hospice Medical Director

AccentCare, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. seeks a Hospice Medical Director in Minnesota to provide medical leadership for hospice services, oversee care planning and symptom management, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role includes mentoring hospice physicians and supporting the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care. The Medical Director will build relationships with community physicians, hospitals, and long-term care facilities while driving education, quality improvement, and advocacy for

Qualifications

• Must hold a licensed MD or DO in applicable state with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients.
• Maintains active DEA license.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
• Strong understanding of primary medical care and hospice/palliative principles.
• Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to lead with Attending Physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• (Preferred) Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine; 10+ years of clinical experience; 5+ years in a medical director/administrator role

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and oversight for hospice services to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Support clinical excellence, 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 regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with physicians, hospitals, long-term care providers, and referral partners.
• Participate in professional, educational, and community activities to advance hospice and palliative care.

Skills

Medical leadership

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Decision making

Hospice knowledge

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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.

What You Need to Know

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?

Come As You Are

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.