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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Hospice 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 Palm Beach County.

The Associate Medical Director will support both home-based and facility care, overseeing two interdisciplinary teams and two inpatient units (IPUs) located in Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens.

This role blends clinical care and leadership responsibilities, working closely with care teams to deliver high-quality, compassionate end-of-life 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

Provide medical direction for hospice patients, including care planning, symptom and pain management, and collaboration with attending physicians.

Serve as a clinical resource and educator for staff, patients, families, and community physicians on hospice, palliative care, and end-of-life issues.

Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDG) meetings and work collaboratively to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Conduct patient assessments, clinical visits (home, inpatient, and telehealth), and documentation to support eligibility, recertification, and regulatory compliance.

Ensure adherence to all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards while supporting ethical practices, community outreach, and hospice admissions.

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

  • MD or DO degree form an accredited medical school board certified in a related specialty
  • Current Florida license to practice medicine pursuant to Florida Statue 458 or 459
  • Minimum 2 years recent active practice and direct medical care experience
  • Certification in hospice and palliative medicine strongly preferred
  • Hospital staff privileges at one or more hospitals
  • 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

Provide medical oversight and leadership for hospice patients, including care planning and symptom management across home and inpatient settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining regulatory and clinical standards.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with a current Florida medical license. Candidates must have at least 2 years of recent active practice experience and board certification in a related specialty.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Hospice careClinical leadershipPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary team collaborationMedical documentationClinical education

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 Palm Beach Gardens

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$697k
Typical market rent
$2,814/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