Hospice Physician Designee
Job Description
About the Role
Join Heartland Hospice as a Hospice Medical Director – Leadership Role in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- face patient visits, including home consultations for complex cases. Lead physician recruitment, training, supervision, and performance evaluation. Provide 24/7/365 on
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.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Heartland Hospice as a Hospice Medical Director – Leadership Role.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Physician Designee at Heartland Hospice a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Hospice & Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Hospice & Palliative Medicine position at Heartland Hospice is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Clinical Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Improvement, Interdisciplinary Team Coordination, Medical Documentation, Physician Recruitment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice & Palliative Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Hospice Physician Designee provides clinical oversight to hospice physicians, ensuring the delivery of compassionate, goal-directed care and regulatory compliance. They lead interdisciplinary team meetings, manage physician performance, and serve as a community liaison to enhance hospice partner...
Benefits package: 401k with Company Match, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays, Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program, Wellness Programs, Education Support & Tuition Assistance, Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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