Associate Hospice Medical Director
Where
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Medicine of Maryland
Columbia, MD, United States
Salary Range (Annual Salary)
$225,000 - $250,000
Description
Reimagining Your Career in Hospice
Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.
We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.
Be the Best Hospice Physician You Can Be
If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:
Must be a licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state(s) of practice, with training or experience in caring for chronically or terminally ill patients
Maintains active DEA license
Valid driver's license
Requires strong clinical judgment, administrative capabilities, and excellent communication skills to support patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration
Must demonstrate a clear commitment to AccentCare's philosophy, mission, values, and culture of compassionate end-of-life care
Physical demands include frequent walking, standing, sitting, and reaching, as well as occasional stooping, climbing stairs, and balancing
Must be able to lift or assist in moving patients up to 200 lbs with help and handle supplies or equipment up to 20 lbs over distances
Work environment may involve moderate noise, indoor/outdoor conditions, occasional exposure to chemicals, bodily fluids, computer use, and varying surfaces such as tile or uneven ground
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Medical Director, clinical team, and attending physicians to develop, evaluate, and support individualized hospice care plans for patients and families
Review patient medical histories and current treatments to assess prognosis, guide care planning, and provide input on hospice eligibility and certification of limited life expectancy
Serve as a medical consultant and liaison between the interdisciplinary team and community physicians, helping resolve care conflicts and ensuring continuity of care
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, family care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives (QAPI) to support clinical excellence
Contribute to symptom management protocols and provide medical guidance for pain, nausea, and other end-of-life concerns, ensuring 24/7 physician availability for urgent needs
Support provider relations and staff education through community outreach and internal training related to hospice philosophy, palliation, and terminal illness management
24-weeks of annual coverage--weekends included--at an inpatient care unit.
24-weeks of making patient visits in their place of residence.
Our Investment in You
Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Company-matching 401(k)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
And more!
Apply
Attn: Rachel Brueckner
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (833) 961-2988