Hospice Medical Director: Clinical Leadership & Impact

Inova; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Student loans

Mental health support

Paid time off

CME allowance

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Inova Health System seeks a Hospice Medical Director to oversee medical components of end‑of‑life care across multiple settings. You will lead the interdisciplinary team, ensure high quality patient care, and maintain regulatory compliance.

The role requires MD/DO with board certification in geriatrics or hospice/palliative medicine, plus several years of clinical and leadership experience in hospice or related environments.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification in geriatrics or hospice & palliative medicine required; experience with end-of-life care.
• 5–7 years of direct clinical care; 3–5 years in medical leadership, preferably in hospice.
• Virginia medical license (or ability to obtain) and DEA/CDS credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and supervision of hospice patient care.
• Lead IDT with goals of care and plans of care; ensure quality and patient safety.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and clinical policies; participate in leadership meetings.
• Mentor medical, nursing, and ancillary staff; drive education and training.
• Support access, transitions, and patient/family experience improvements.
• Participate in weekend/on-call coverage as part of responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education/training

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine or Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Job description

Inova Health System seeks a Hospice Medical Director to oversee medical components of end‑of‑life care across multiple settings. You will lead the interdisciplinary team, ensure high quality patient care, and maintain regulatory compliance.

The role requires MD/DO with board certification in geriatrics or hospice/palliative medicine, plus several years of clinical and leadership experience in hospice or related environments.