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West Palm Beach, Florida

Associate Medical Director

Hospice and Palliative MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a full-time Associate Medical Director to provide medical oversight and leadership for hospice patients and their families across Broward County. The Associate Medical Director will oversee the medical direction of the care and treatment of Hospice patients, both in-patient and field, as well as serving as a physician consult for Palliative Care patients within the Empath Health. care.

Since 1978, Trustbridge Hospice has been honored to serve families across Palm Beach and Broward counties with compassionate, community-based care. Formed from the legacy of Hospice by the Sea and Hospice of Palm Beach County, we continue to provide comfort, dignity, and peace to those facing advanced illness.

What You'll Do

Provides symptom control expertise and communicates with the APRN and/or RN to evaluate and initiate treatments for pain/symptom management. This is primarily completed through in person visits.

Collaborates with the RN to create and implement the appropriate plan of care.

Collaborates with the patient’s attending physician as needed to develop and update the patient’s plan of care, ensure the provision of direct medical services to ensure pain and symptom management.

Serves as a medical resource and educator to staff, patients, families and attending physicians regarding admission criteria, pain and symptom control management, and end of life care.

Adheres to the Florida Department of Health requirements, as well as legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements. meetings as assigned, collaborating closely with the Clinical Director and other disciplines with a team approach to ensure that the medical needs of the patient are met.

Actively participates in IDG meetings as assigned, collaborating closely with the Clinical Director and other disciplines with a team approach to ensure that the medical needs of the patient are met.

Why Join Empath Health?

  • Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
  • Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
  • Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
  • Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
  • Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school and Board Certified in a related specialty.

  • Current Florida license to practice medicine issued pursuant to Florida Statute 458 or 459.
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ recent active practice with direct clinical medical care experience.
  • Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine strongly preferred.
  • Hospital staff privileges at one or more hospitals commonly serving patients in the service area strongly preferred.
  • Current Federal DEA registration.
  • Valid CPR Certification required if patient facing.

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws.

It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Medical Director provides medical oversight and leadership for hospice and palliative care patients, including symptom management and treatment planning. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and attending physicians to ensure high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree, be board certified in a related specialty, and possess a current Florida medical license. A minimum of two years of recent active clinical experience is required, with certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Hospice carePain managementClinical leadershipPatient care planningInterdisciplinary team collaborationRegulatory complianceMedical educationClinical documentation

Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Hospice And Palliative Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 133 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in West Palm Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$470k
Typical market rent
$2,377/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Empath Health

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Retirement with company match
Wellness programs
5+ weeks PTO
CEU support
Tuition reimbursement