Medical Director, Hospice

Akron, Ohio, US on site Until 9/20/2026 First posted July 22, 2026 Last posted July 22, 2026
Job description

Medical Director-Hospice

The Medical Director will assume responsibility for the medical component of the hospice program, serve as a clinical resource to the interdisciplinary team, support appropriate hospice eligibility and certification decisions, and help ensure continuity and quality of physician services.

Requirements

  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine.
  • Active, unrestricted Ohio physician license.
  • Current state and federal controlled-substance registrations.
  • Hospice or palliative-care experience, or substantive training in end-of-life care.
  • Knowledge of Medicare hospice eligibility, certification, recertification, and Conditions of Participation.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with attending physicians and interdisciplinary hospice teams.
  • Commitment to continued medical education related to hospice and palliative medicine.
  • Eligible to participate in Medicare and not excluded from any federal healthcare program.
  • Strong communication, clinical judgment, documentation, and relationship-development skills.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
About this role

Summary

Lead hospice medical program, ensure quality, collaborate with interdisciplinary team

Job title

Medical Director, Hospice

Experience level

substantive training or experience

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Akron, Ohio; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

medical licensehospice experiencemedicare knowledgecommunicationclinical judgment

Preferred skills

medicare certificationsend-of-life care training

Specializations

hospicepalliative careend-of-life care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Akron, OH, USA

On-site City