Hospice Medical Director — Lead Clinical Excellence

Transitions Care; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 207,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Auto allowance & gas card

Equipment provided

Paid time off

Job summary

Transitions Hospice is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversee the hospice program in Indiana. You will guide medical direction, ensure 24-hour physician coverage, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based protocols.

The role emphasizes quality, education, and community engagement, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. A physician leader who champions compassionate end-of-life care will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an MD or DO with unrestricted Indiana license.
• Knowledge of hospice, palliative care, and end-of-life care.
• Commitment to ongoing medical education in hospice and palliative care.
• Ability to lead an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical judgment in pain and symptom management.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall medical direction for the Transitions Hospice program.
• Consult with attending physicians on pain and symptom management.
• Serve as primary medical resource to the hospice interdisciplinary group (IDG).
• Ensure 24-hour physician coverage for hospice patients.
• Review and develop treatment protocols; stay current with research.
• Monitor Medicare CHAP standards and QAPI activities.
• Collaborate with COO/VP to monitor education programs.
• Engage in community education and physician engagement.

Skills

Medical leadership

Hospice expertise

Pain management

Clinical collaboration

Policy compliance

Education & advocacy

Education

MD/DO licensed in Indiana

Job description

Transitions Hospice is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership and oversee the hospice program in Indiana. You will guide medical direction, ensure 24-hour physician coverage, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement evidence-based protocols.

The role emphasizes quality, education, and community engagement, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. A physician leader who champions compassionate end-of-life care will thrive here.