Hospice Medical Director

Heartland Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Medical Director to provide expert clinical oversight to hospice physicians and ensure compassionate, goal-directed care for patients. This leadership role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, overseeing regulatory compliance, and guiding quality improvement efforts across multiple locations. Join a mission-driven environment to make a lasting impact in hospice medicine.

Practice Info

• Oversight of branches in Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, Wintersville, Uniontown, and Independence

• Provide 24/7/365 on-call physician coverage coordination with hospice physicians

• Participate actively in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to coordinate patient care and medication management

• Serve as a community liaison, enhancing hospice visibility and partnerships with healthcare providers

• Support educational programs for staff, physicians, and community partners

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure quality medical services delivered by hospice physicians across multiple locations

• Certify and recertify hospice eligibility, ensuring timely compliance with Medicare and other regulations

• Conduct and supervise face-to-face patient visits, including home consultations for complex cases

• Lead physician recruitment, training, supervision, and performance evaluation

• Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation and support regulatory reviews

• Monitor pharmacy utilization, ensuring appropriate medication prescribing and administration

• Collaborate with hospice leadership on policy development, compliance, and quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives

Compensation

• Salary Range - $218,200-$272,775

• Competitive Pay

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• National & Local Recognition Programs

• Teammate Assistance Fund

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program

• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)

• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)

• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an accredited medical school

• Board certification in a specialty recognized by ABMS or AOA-BOS, preferably primary care

• Current and unrestricted medical license in the practicing state

• Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) and DEA registration for controlled substances

• Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification and/or Hospice Medical Director Certification Board certification preferred

• Current Medicare Provider Enrollment (PECOS) and Medicaid certification if required

• Ability to travel 15-25% based on program needs

• CPR and TB clearance required