Hybrid Hospice Medical Director: Lead Palliative Care

AccentCare; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a Hospice Medical Director in Edison, NJ. This part-time, hybrid role emphasizes medical leadership, program oversight, and engagement with physicians, hospitals, and care facilities to advance compassionate end-of-life care.

The ideal candidate is an MD/DO with an active DEA license, strong clinical judgment, and experience in hospice/palliative care. Board certification is preferred; five- to ten-plus years in leadership roles are valued.

Qualifications

• Licensed MD/DO in state(s) of practice.
• Active DEA license.
• Strong understanding of hospice and palliative care.
• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and oversight for hospice services.
• Support clinical excellence, eligibility determinations, care planning, and symptom management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for quality outcomes.
• Mentor hospice physicians and manage performance.
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance.

Skills

Licensed MD/DO

Active DEA license

Strong communication

Leadership in hospice

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Regulatory knowledge

Program oversight

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

AccentCare is seeking a Hospice Medical Director in Edison, NJ. This part-time, hybrid role emphasizes medical leadership, program oversight, and engagement with physicians, hospitals, and care facilities to advance compassionate end-of-life care.

The ideal candidate is an MD/DO with an active DEA license, strong clinical judgment, and experience in hospice/palliative care. Board certification is preferred; five- to ten-plus years in leadership roles are valued.