Area Medical Director

AccentCare, Inc.•Tampa, 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 Florida and Georgia. The role 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 serves as the primary physician leader for the assigned area and participates in day-to-day management, development, and support of hospice Medical Directors and physician providers. The position emphasizes coaching and mentoring providers, addressing operational challenges, and partnering with local hospice leadership to improve clinical quality and patient outcomes. The role is based in Tampa, Florida, covers Florida and Georgia, and is scheduled for 16 hours per week. Additional hours and compensation are available with a commitment to increased clinical work. Salary is $100,000–$120,000, with the offer based on years of experience.

Requirements

Licensed Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) in the state(s) of practice.
Training or experience caring for chronically or terminally ill patients.
Active DEA license.
Active driver’s license.
Minimum 3–5 years of hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, oncology, or related serious illness experience.
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 in the assigned area.
Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and development planning for Medical Directors.
Assist with physician recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and retention.
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.
Help resolve patient-care issues requiring physician leadership.
Promote consistent application of hospice and palliative care standards across 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 relationships with referring providers, hospitals, and community partners.
Promote collaboration between physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
Travel throughout assigned market territories as needed.