Local Hospice Medical Director (Part-Time)
Listed compensation
$90-$125/hr
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Job Description
Role: Local Hospice Medical Director
Qualifications
required
Doctorate degree
Valid Medical Doctor (MD) in the state of Virginia (VA)
preferred
- 1+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
- Hospice
- Palliative Care
Overview
This part-time physician leadership role offers a flexible schedule primarily remote with occasional local in-person activities. It allows physicians to provide compassionate hospice care leadership in their local community while complementing their current practice.
The role focuses on clinical oversight, team collaboration, and community relationship building to deliver high-quality end-of-life care. We are working with an established hospice organization seeking physicians for flexible, regional Medical Director opportunities.
Responsibilities include hospice eligibility reviews, certifications, interdisciplinary team meetings, and clinical oversight. Most administrative responsibilities can be performed remotely, with onsite visits required at least every 6–8 weeks (monthly preferred).
Our goal is to understand all the ways this opportunity might work for you, including your preferred hours, locations, responsibilities, and compensation." We are working with an established hospice organization seeking physicians for flexible, regional Medical Director opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide medical oversight for hospice patients within assigned service area.
- Determine and certify hospice eligibility.
- Lead and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Support symptom management and medication oversight.
- Complete physician documentation, including certifications and death certificates.
- Serve as a clinical resource for nurses and the hospice care team.
- Build relationships with community physicians, hospitals, and referral partners.
Schedule and Shift Details
- Flexible schedule with 5 to 20 hours per month; primarily remote with occasional in-person interdisciplinary meetings, community outreach, and leadership activities within assigned market.
- Occasional travel within assigned local market for in-person meetings and community outreach.
We are working with an established hospice organization seeking physicians for flexible, regional Medical Director opportunities.
Responsibilities include hospice eligibility reviews, certifications, interdisciplinary team meetings, and clinical oversight. Most administrative responsibilities can be performed remotely, with onsite visits required at least every 6–8 weeks (monthly preferred). Our goal is to understand all the ways this opportunity might work for you, including your preferred hours, locations, responsibilities, and compensation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$224k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $221k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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