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Gentiva Hospice
Atlanta, Georgia

Medical Director

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Top 25% in Hospice And Palliative MedicineNo callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Gentiva Hospice as a Hospice Medical Director – Leadership, No Call in Atlanta, GA, US.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • National & Local Recognition Programs
  • Teammate Assistance Fund
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
  • Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No call required.

This position offers no call requirements. Work with Gentiva Hospice in Atlanta, GA, US.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will provide clinical oversight for hospice physicians, ensuring high-quality, goal-directed patient care and regulatory compliance. They will also lead interdisciplinary team meetings, manage physician performance, and serve as a community liaison to enhance hospice partnerships.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctorate in allopathic or osteopathic medicine with a current, unrestricted medical license and board certification in a relevant specialty. Experience in hospice and palliative medicine, along with valid NPI and DEA registrations, is required for this leadership role.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

CPRDEA License

Key Skills

Hospice carePalliative careQuality improvementPhysician leadershipInterdisciplinary team coordinationMedical documentationPatient advocacyStaff mentorshipMedicare complianceMedication managementPerformance evaluationStrategic planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director at Gentiva Hospice a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospice And Palliative Medicine — ranked against 104 active Hospice And Palliative Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

6.1/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Hospice And Palliative Medicine — ranked against 104 active roles in this specialty

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Hospice And Palliative Medicine

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About Gentiva Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays