Remote Hospice Medical Director (Part-Time)

NEXT CARE HOSPICE; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

Next Care Hospice is seeking an experienced physician to serve as Hospice Medical Director in a flexible, part-time capacity. The role invites thoughtful, patient-centered medical oversight and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The position supports remote work in California, with coordination around meetings, certification reviews, and patient-care needs. The hospice emphasizes equity, quality care, and professional development for team members.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in California.
• MD or DO degree.
• No disqualifying professional-license disciplinary action.
• Eligible to participate in Medicare and other federal healthcare programs.
• Not currently serving as Medical Director or Medical Director Designee for another California hospice, unless legally permitted.
• Appropriate professional-liability coverage or ability to obtain coverage.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall medical direction for the hospice patient-care program.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Review clinical information and complete certifications and recertifications of terminal illness.
• Review and contribute to patient plans of care.
• Provide consultation on complex or escalated clinical matters.
• Review SBAR communications and approve medication and treatment orders based on mutually agreed availability.
• Participate in quality and program-evaluation activities as required.
• Perform the nondelegable responsibilities assigned to the Hospice Medical Director.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and hospice leadership.

Skills

Medical leadership

Communication

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care oversight

Education

MD/DO license

Job description

Next Care Hospice is seeking an experienced physician to serve as Hospice Medical Director in a flexible, part-time capacity. The role invites thoughtful, patient-centered medical oversight and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The position supports remote work in California, with coordination around meetings, certification reviews, and patient-care needs. The hospice emphasizes equity, quality care, and professional development for team members.