Hospice Medical Director
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Job Description
About the Role
Mi Casa Healthcare LLC is seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Medical Director to join our dedicated team in San Antonio, TX. This is a meaningful opportunity to lead clinical excellence and provide expert guidance in end-of-life care, making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Responsibilities
Provide medical oversight and clinical leadership for the hospice program in accordance with federal and state regulations
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop and review individualized patient care plans
- Conduct and oversee patient eligibility certifications and recertifications for hospice services
- Serve as a clinical resource and consultant for attending physicians, nurses, and care team members
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives
- Ensure compliance with Medicare/Medicaid hospice conditions of participation
- Support staff education and training on palliative and end-of-life care best practices
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
- Active and unrestricted Texas medical license
- Board certification in hospice and palliative medicine preferred
- Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, or a related clinical setting
- Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid hospice regulations and compliance standards
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to end-of-life care
About Us
Mi Casa Healthcare LLC is a trusted provider of hospice and home health services in the San Antonio, TX area, dedicated to delivering dignified, compassionate care to patients and families during life's most sensitive moments.
Our team is driven by a deep commitment to comfort, respect, and quality — values that our patients and their loved ones rely on every day. We foster a supportive and mission-driven work environment where every team member is empowered to make a lasting impact.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$305k (424 salary observations; 2,834 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,462 salary observations; 55,655 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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