Hospice Medical Director - Per Diem Leadership

better care home health inc; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Care Home Health in Leominster, MA seeks a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership for a home-based hospice program. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee medical staff, develop individualized care plans, review treatments, and monitor patient outcomes to ensure compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care.

The position is per diem and not benefit-eligible, reporting to the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in palliative/hospice/home health.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical team in developing and implementing individualized care plans for hospice patients.
• Provide medical oversight and guidance to hospice nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to hospice care.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of medical care provided to patients in the home setting.
• Review and approve medications, treatments, and interventions as required.
• Provide medical expertise for agency-wide committees and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication with families

Education

MD/DO degree

Board-certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (preferred)

Job description

Better Care Home Health in Leominster, MA seeks a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership for a home-based hospice program. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee medical staff, develop individualized care plans, review treatments, and monitor patient outcomes to ensure compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care.

The position is per diem and not benefit-eligible, reporting to the Executive Director.