Experienced Hospice Medical Director position in Indiana - Hybrid

About the role

Indiana University Health Medical Group in partnership with Redcrest Hospice provides compassionate, family-centered care to those with life-limiting illnesses. We are looking for a physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Hospice services in a 39-county service area. This physician will lead efforts across the system to establish standardized, consistent work that meets clinical and regulatory requirements. IU Health Hospice has created a structure to provide on‑site physician leadership at the regional level while maintaining consistent high‑quality work across the IU Health system. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide physician leadership within a growing hospice program while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams, regional medical directors, and system leaders. The position is approximately 80% remote, with limited in‑person responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician oversight of hospice plans of care and support clinical decision‑making across the program.
• Serve as a physician resource to hospice nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and provide shared physician oversight for 4 regional IDG (Indiana District Group) hospice operations.
• Provide education, training and clinical guidance to hospice team members.
• Collaborate with hospice administration on system‑wide programs, including employee engagement, pharmaceutical sourcing, and budget planning.
• Oversee 1 physician and 3 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
• Lead quality improvement initiatives across the system.
• Maintain contractual relationships with all IU Health hospitals for in‑patient hospice care.

Qualifications

• Required: Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Preferred: Hospice Medical Director experience; fellowship training in Hospice/Palliative Care is preferred but not required.
• Required licensure: Active Indiana medical license.

Benefits

• Strong compensation model with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Group health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Relocation assistance.
• Occurrence‑based malpractice insurance.

Schedule

Approximately 80% remote, with limited in‑person responsibility.

Community Description

Leading educational system and top‑ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world‑class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials. Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023‑2024 list of the best places to live in the United States. Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" for twelve consecutive years. Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country. Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living. Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks. Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon. Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati.