Hospice Medical Director & Team Physician (Hybrid)

AccentCare; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

AccentCare seeks a Hospice Medical Director and Team Physician in Edison, NJ, for a hybrid role combining medical leadership with direct patient care. The position supports hospice services, quality oversight, eligibility determinations, and clinical coordination with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate is an MD/DO with hospice/palliative expertise, DEA license, and a passion for end‑of‑life care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the practicing state(s).
• Active DEA license.
• Active 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 with patients, families, and providers.
• Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical end‑of‑life situations.
• Experience with oversight of clinical programs.
• (Preferred) Ten or more years of clinical experience.
• (Preferred) Five or more years in a medical director or administrator role.

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.
• Serve as a clinical leader within the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), contributing to care planning and quality improvement.
• Complete required certifications, recertifications, and face‑to‑face encounter attestations per hospice regulations.
• Participate in on‑call coverage to ensure 24/7 physician availability and provide timely support.
• 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, and referral partners.
• Participate in professional, educational, and community activities advancing the organization's mission.
• Provide direct patient care and clinical consultation as needed.

Skills

Medical leadership

Hospice & palliative care

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Clinical oversight

On-call availability

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

MD/DO licensed physician

Board certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (preferred)

Job description

AccentCare seeks a Hospice Medical Director and Team Physician in Edison, NJ, for a hybrid role combining medical leadership with direct patient care. The position supports hospice services, quality oversight, eligibility determinations, and clinical coordination with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate is an MD/DO with hospice/palliative expertise, DEA license, and a passion for end‑of‑life care.