Hospice Medical Director & Team Physician (Hybrid, Part-Time)

AccentCare, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a Hospice Medical Director and Team Physician to provide leadership and direct patient care in the Greater San Antonio area. This hybrid, part-time role blends bedside expertise with program oversight and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee hospice eligibility, care planning, symptom management, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. On-call coverage is required, and you will mentor physicians and staff to advance hospice care standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed MD or DO with training in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients.
• Active Texas medical license and DEA registration.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Experience with hospice/palliative care and pain management.
• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred.
• 10+ years clinical experience; 5+ years in a director/administrator role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and oversight for hospice services to ensure high‑quality, patient‑centered care.
• Oversee eligibility determinations, care planning, symptom management, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the IDG participation, care planning discussions, and quality improvement efforts.
• Complete required certifications and attestations per hospice regulations.
• Participate in on‑call coverage for 24/7 physician availability and clinical support.
• Mentor and develop hospice physicians and clinical staff; manage performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Build relationships with physicians, hospitals, and referral partners.
• Provide direct patient care and clinical consultation as needed.

Skills

MD/DO licensed physician

Hospice & palliative care

Leadership & mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

MD or DO (Texas license)

Job description

AccentCare is seeking a Hospice Medical Director and Team Physician to provide leadership and direct patient care in the Greater San Antonio area. This hybrid, part-time role blends bedside expertise with program oversight and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee hospice eligibility, care planning, symptom management, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. On-call coverage is required, and you will mentor physicians and staff to advance hospice care standards.