Hospice Associate Medical Director

Empath Health•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

60d

About The Position

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 role supports home-based and facility care and oversees two interdisciplinary teams and two inpatient units located in Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens. It combines clinical care with leadership, working closely with care teams to deliver compassionate end-of-life care. The Associate Medical Director provides medical direction for hospice patients, including care planning and symptom and pain management, and collaborates with attending physicians. The role also serves as a clinical resource and educator, participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, conducts patient assessments and visits in home, inpatient, and telehealth settings, and completes documentation supporting eligibility, recertification, and regulatory compliance. The position supports adherence to legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards, ethical practices, community outreach, and hospice admissions.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Board certification in a related specialty.
Current Florida license to practice medicine pursuant to Florida Statutes 458 or 459.
Minimum of 2 years of recent active practice and direct medical care experience.
Hospital staff privileges at one or more hospitals.
Current federal DEA registration.
Current CPR certification if patient-facing.

Nice To Haves

Certification in hospice and palliative medicine is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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 meetings and collaborate to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
Conduct patient assessments and clinical visits in home, inpatient, and telehealth settings.
Complete documentation to support eligibility, recertification, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards while supporting ethical practices, community outreach, and hospice admissions.