Hospice Medical Director, Team Physician at AccentCare in US-TX-San Antonio

Job description

• Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Medical Director and Team Physician
• Location: San Antonio, TX
• Position Type: Part Time
• Remote/Virtual Position: Hybrid
• Coverage Area: Greater San Antonio area
• Schedule: ~10 hours/wk
• Reimagine Your Career in Hospice
• AccentCare is seeking a Hospice Medical Director and Team Physician to provide both medical leadership and direct patient care in support of our mission to enhance comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients facing serious and life-limiting illnesses.
• In this dual role, you will serve as a key clinical leader for the hospice program, providing oversight of clinical quality, hospice eligibility determinations, symptom management, care planning, and regulatory compliance while also delivering direct patient care and consultation.
• You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care that support patients and families throughout their hospice journey.
• The Hospice Medical Director / Team Physician also serves as a mentor and resource to physicians and clinical staff and fosters strong relationships with attending physicians, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community partners.
• This position combines the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the bedside with the ability to shape clinical excellence and advance hospice care across the organization.
• The ideal candidate is a collaborative, compassionate physician with expertise in hospice and palliative medicine, a commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork, and a passion for improving the end-of-life experience for patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and oversight for hospice services to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Support clinical excellence, hospice eligibility determinations, care planning, symptom management, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a clinical leader within the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), contributing to care planning, team discussions, and quality improvement efforts.
• Complete required certifications, recertifications, and face-to-face encounter attestations in accordance with hospice regulations.
• Participate in on-call coverage to ensure continuous (24/7) physician availability and provide timely clinical support.
• Lead and support hospice physicians through recruitment, development, mentorship, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, hospitals, long-term care providers, and other referral partners.
• Participate in professional, educational, and community activities that further the organization's mission.
• Provide direct patient care and clinical consultation as needed.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state(s) of practice, with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients
• Maintains active, unrestricted medical and DEA licenses in the state of Texas
• Strong understanding of primary medical care principles.
• Working knowledge of hospice and palliative care, including pain and symptom management.
• Familiarity with hospice regulations and Medicare requirements.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Attending Physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and providers.
• Ability to manage complex clinical and ethical situations in end-of-life care.
• Experience with oversight of clinical programs
• (Preferred) Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• (Preferred) Ten or more years of clinical experience
• (Preferred) Five or more years in a medical director or other administrator role

Skills

Required

• Collaborative
• Compassionate
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong clinical judgment
• DEA license
• Hospice and palliative care
• Pain and symptom management