Hybrid Palliative Care Director — Lead & Educate Teams

AccentCare; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a Director of Palliative Care in the Milwaukee area to oversee inpatient hospice services across hospitals, SNFs, and inpatient units. You will lead clinical delivery, supervise physicians, and coordinate patient-centered care with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and high-quality symptom management for terminal illness. Hybrid schedule with occasional on-site facility visits is expected.

Qualifications

• Licensed MD/DO in WI with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients
• Maintains active DEA license
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with physicians, facility staff and leadership
• Strong knowledge of hospice and palliative care with emphasis on symptom management
• Board certification/fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing education and training to inpatient facility staff in coordination with clinical leadership
• Participate in monthly leadership meetings with 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 all inpatient settings
• Conduct periodic reviews of clinical care quality delivered by inpatient physicians
• Make occasional on-site visits to hospitals for meetings and leadership needs

Skills

MD/DO licensed

DEA license

Leadership

Palliative care

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

AccentCare is seeking a Director of Palliative Care in the Milwaukee area to oversee inpatient hospice services across hospitals, SNFs, and inpatient units. You will lead clinical delivery, supervise physicians, and coordinate patient-centered care with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and high-quality symptom management for terminal illness. Hybrid schedule with occasional on-site facility visits is expected.