Area Medical Director

AccentCare, Inc. • Miami, FL

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About The Position

AccentCare is seeking an Area Medical Director to provide physician leadership and operational oversight for hospice programs across South Florida. Based in the Miami, Florida area, the role is the primary physician leader for the assigned area and partners with hospice leadership teams, Medical Directors, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support excellent patient care, regulatory compliance, physician engagement, and local operational goals.

The Area Medical Director is actively involved in the day-to-day management, development, and support of hospice Medical Directors and physician providers. The role suits a collaborative physician leader who enjoys coaching and mentoring providers, solving operational challenges, and working with local hospice leadership teams to improve clinical quality and patient outcomes.

The schedule is 24 hours per week. Hours and compensation may increase with a commitment to additional clinical work. The stated annual salary range is $150,000–$180,000, with the offer based on years of experience.

Requirements

• Licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state or states of practice, with training or experience caring for chronically or terminally ill patients.
• Active DEA license.
• Active driver’s license.
• Three to five years of experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, oncology, or related serious illness care.
• Strong knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations and documentation standards.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned market territories as needed.

Nice To Haves

• English/Spanish bilingual.
• Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Leadership experience overseeing multiple hospice programs.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and support hospice Medical Directors within the assigned area.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and development planning for Medical Directors.
• Assist with physician recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and retention efforts.
• Address physician performance, documentation, and compliance concerns.
• Provide physician oversight for day-to-day hospice clinical operations.
• Partner with Executive Directors, Clinical Directors, and Operations leaders to address clinical concerns and improve performance.
• Assist in resolving patient-care issues requiring physician leadership.
• Promote consistent application of hospice and palliative care standards across all locations.
• Monitor medical record documentation and provider compliance.
• Ensure physician adherence to Medicare hospice regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and local performance improvement projects.
• Review clinical quality metrics and implement improvement strategies.
• Foster strong relationships with referring providers, hospitals, and community partners.
• Promote collaboration between physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to the Calm meditation, sleep, and relaxation app.
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees.
• Company store credit for the first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed