Medical Director

Position Summary:

Chemik Hospice Care LLC is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and highly skilled Medical Director to lead and oversee the medical component of hospice care services. The Medical Director is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care and providing clinical oversight for the interdisciplinary team. This role includes certifying eligibility for hospice, guiding clinical decisions, and promoting a culture of excellence in end-of-life care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall medical direction and oversight of patient care in accordance with the hospice philosophy.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop, implement, and revise patient care plans.
• Review and certify eligibility for hospice admission and recertification based on CMS guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Participate in and/or lead interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a clinical resource for hospice staff, patients, families, and referring physicians.
• Oversee the symptom management and palliative care plans of hospice patients.
• Provide education and training to staff and community physicians on hospice care principles and guidelines.
• Participate in on-call coverage rotation (if applicable).

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Texas.
• Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (preferred but not required).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospice or palliative care.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations and compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualities:

• Strong commitment to compassionate, patient- and family-centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Passion for educating and mentoring clinical staff.

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Primarily office and field-based (patient home or facility visits as needed).
• Participation in IDT meetings and periodic in-person visits required.
• Flexible schedule with potential on-call duties as needed.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary or stipend (commensurate with experience)
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities
  

To Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to info@chemikhealthcare.com.