Pays $48k-$72k — Hospice and Palliative Medicine market median is ~$268k (20 jobs)
Hospice Medical Director - Independent Contractor
About the Role
Part-time hospice medical director. Flexible schedule. Fountain Valley, CA.
Join NEXT CARE HOSPICE as a Hospice Medical Director – Flexible Schedule in Fountain Valley, California.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $6000/month.
- Training & development
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join NEXT CARE HOSPICE as a Hospice Medical Director – Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will provide overall medical oversight for the hospice program, including participating in interdisciplinary meetings and reviewing patient plans of care. They are responsible for certifying terminal illness and ensuring compliance with quality and program-evaluation standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted M.D. or D.O. license in California and be eligible for Medicare participation. Strong communication skills and experience in hospice or palliative care are highly preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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