Local Hospice Medical Director

Overview

This role offers physicians a flexible leadership opportunity to provide compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care in their local communities. Candidates will partner with experienced interdisciplinary teams and have the chance to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a flexible schedule that complements their current practice. Key Responsibilities ● Provide medical oversight for hospice patients within assigned service area ● Determine and certify hospice eligibility ● Lead and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings ● Support symptom management and medication oversight ● Complete physician documentation including certifications and death certificates ● Serve as a clinical resource for nurses and the care team ● Build relationships with community physicians, hospitals, and referral partners Schedule and Shift Details ● Flexible schedule with primarily remote work; occasional in-person interdisciplinary meetings, community outreach, and leadership activities within assigned market. Travel ● Occasional travel for in-person meetings and community outreach within assigned local market.

Qualifications

• ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Company

Here’s why families across Virginia trust us when care matters most. Choosing a hospice or home health provider isn’t just about finding someone who can do the job. It’s about finding a team you can trust during one of life’s most vulnerable moments. Home Health & Hospice stands apart through 24/7 RN availability, ACHC-accredited quality standards, higher visit frequency than most providers, and a locally rooted team that genuinely cares about Virginia families. Since 2013, we’ve served thousands of patients with responsive, compassionate, individualized care that puts people before paperwork and relationships before revenue. Serving Richmond and the Surrounding Metro Area Our Richmond office is our founding location and coordinates hospice and home health care for patients and families across one of the largest service areas in our network. If you are not sure whether your community falls within our service area, please call us. We are always ready to help. Hospice Care Services When a loved one is living with a terminal illness, the questions that follow can feel overwhelming. What does care look like from here? Who will be involved? How do we make sure they are comfortable? How do we support them and still take care of ourselves? Hospice care is designed to answer those questions and lift that weight. Our hospice team is a fully coordinated, multidisciplinary group that includes physicians, registered nurses, certified nursing aides, licensed social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers. Every team member plays a specific and meaningful role, not only in managing your loved one’s physical comfort, but in supporting the emotional, spiritual, and practical needs of your entire family.