Hospice Medical Director
About the role
We are actively seeking an experienced, compassionate palliative care/hospice physician to join our team in Suffolk County. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a large team of experts in the field, and a key provider within a nationally recognized, top-quality, patient-centered network. The ideal candidate is licensed, board eligible in palliative care and hospice and comfortable working with a diverse patient population to help relieve the pain, symptoms and stresses of a chronic illness. You must be able to work collaboratively with other members of the team, and offer strong diagnostic, assessment, and treatment skills reflective of a top-ranked healthcare system.
Responsibilities
- Certify and recertify hospice eligibility, ensuring timely compliance with Medicare and other regulations.
- Conduct and supervise face-to-face patient visits, including home consultations for complex cases.
- Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation and support regulatory reviews.
- Collaborate with hospice leadership on policy development, compliance, and quality assessment and performance improvement (QAP) initiatives.
- Support educational programs for staff, physicians, and community partners.
Suffolk County Living
Suffolk County offers an exceptional quality of life with beautiful beaches, world-renowned vineyards, charming villages, and excellent schools. Patchogue provides a vibrant downtown with restaurants, arts venues, and waterfront recreation. Enjoy the best of Long Island living with convenient LIRR access (60–75 minutes to Penn Station), proximity to local airports, and easy access to the Hamptons and North Fork.
Compensation
$250,000 – $350,000. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual salary may not fall within the listed salary range; consideration will be made for experience, training, hospital/community need, and other factors.