Hospice Medical Director / Hospice Physician

Mission Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision, and financial benefits

Paid time off and CME funding

401k and stock options

Relocation and commencement incentives

Relocation and commencement incentives

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Asheville, North Carolina, is seeking a physician to join their hospice inpatient unit, Solace Center. The role involves providing high-quality end-of-life care alongside a skilled interdisciplinary team. Candidates should be board-certified or eligible in any specialty, with preference given to those with experience in hospice and palliative medicine. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and education.

Qualifications

• Board certification in any specialty is required.
• Fellowship training in Hospice & Palliative Medicine is preferred.
• Practicing physicians and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• No visa support is offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality end-of-life care to patients and families.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a hospice setting.
• Participate in medical education opportunities for students and residents.

Skills

Board certified or board eligible in any specialty

Experience in geriatrics, oncology, SNFs, primary care or internal medicine

Fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred

Education

Board certification or board eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (any specialty)

Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

CarePartners is seeking a physician to join our 27-bed hospice inpatient unit, Solace Center. The physician will partner with our skilled interdisciplinary team (including APPs) to provide high‑quality end‑of‑life care to patients and their families in our beautiful facility in Asheville, North Carolina. Potential opportunities exist for medical student and resident education as well as eventual consideration for a role as Hospice Medical Director.

Specialization

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Qualified Candidates

• Board certified or board eligible in any specialty.
• While fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine is preferred, experience in geriatrics, oncology, SNFs, primary care or internal medicine is welcome.
• Practicing physicians and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Please note that this position does not offer visa support.

Incentive/Benefits Package

• This is an employed position with HCA Healthcare.
• Competitive salary driven by MGMA data and industry benchmarking.
• Benefit offerings that cater to your lifestyle: health, dental, vision, pharmacy, & financial.
• Paid time off paired with allocated dollars toward CME.
• 401k and stock options.
• Relocation and commencement incentives offered in most circumstances.

About CarePartners

• CarePartners Health Services, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, provides compassionate care for the people of western North Carolina.
• Located in Asheville and surrounding communities, CarePartners services include Home Health, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation, Hospice, Palliative Care, Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Private Duty and Orthotics & Prosthetics.
• With more than 1,100 colleagues and 400 volunteers, CarePartners Health Services is dedicated to helping people of western North Carolina live full and productive lives, despite illness, injury, disability or issues related to aging.

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