Palliative Care Director - Hybrid Inpatient Leader

AccentCare, Inc.; West Allis (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. seeks a part-time Director of Palliative Care in West Allis, WI, to oversee inpatient hospice medical delivery across hospitals, SNFs, and inpatient units.

You’ll supervise physicians, coordinate patient-centered services, and partner with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and clinical excellence in hospice/palliative care, with a hybrid schedule and a focus on continuity of care and quality improvement for patients

Qualifications

• Licensed MD or DO in practicing state with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients.
• Active DEA license.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong knowledge of primary medical care principles.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with physicians, facility staff and leadership.
• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, with emphasis on symptom management.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Board certified/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 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

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Hospice & Palliative care knowledge

DEA license

Education

MD or DO medical degree

Board certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (preferred)

Job description

AccentCare, Inc. seeks a part-time Director of Palliative Care in West Allis, WI, to oversee inpatient hospice medical delivery across hospitals, SNFs, and inpatient units.

You’ll supervise physicians, coordinate patient-centered services, and partner with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and clinical excellence in hospice/palliative care, with a hybrid schedule and a focus on continuity of care and quality improvement for patients