Hybrid Director of Palliative Care & Hospice Services

AccentCare; West Allis (WI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AccentCare in West Allis, WI seeks a Director of Palliative Care to oversee hospital, SNF, and hospice inpatient medical delivery with a focus on high-quality care. The role is hybrid and spans leadership, education, and coordination with the Medical Director and care teams.

The position emphasizes collaboration, patient-focused planning, and ongoing program development, with board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD or DO license in the practicing state(s).
• Active DEA license.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Board certification/ fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing education and training to inpatient facility staff in coordination with clinical leadership.
• Participate in monthly leadership meetings with the Medical Director and inpatient leadership.
• Support and advise physicians and patient care teams to ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Collaborate with attending physicians regarding patient prognosis and care planning.
• Oversee and coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and transitions within inpatient settings.
• Ensure continuity of care and effective handoffs between care teams during inpatient stays.
• Promote best practices in hospice and palliative care across inpatient settings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred)

Job description

AccentCare in West Allis, WI seeks a Director of Palliative Care to oversee hospital, SNF, and hospice inpatient medical delivery with a focus on high-quality care. The role is hybrid and spans leadership, education, and coordination with the Medical Director and care teams.

The position emphasizes collaboration, patient-focused planning, and ongoing program development, with board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred.