Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician
Topeka, KS, 66601, USA
- Healthcare
- Hospice Medical Director
- Palliative Care
- End-of-Life Care
The Hospice Medical Director leads clinical operations and quality care delivery in a hospice setting, ensuring compassionate end-of-life support for patients and families. This role involves managing a multidisciplinary team, overseeing pain and symptom management, and implementing quality improvement initiatives to maintain regulatory compliance. The position also focuses on community engagement and building relationships to promote hospice services in the Kansas City area.
Job Title: Hospice Medical Director
Location: Kansas City, MO
Are you a compassionate and dedicated physician looking to make a meaningful difference in patients lives? We are seeking an experienced Hospice Medical Director to join our team in the Kansas City area. This leadership role is a unique opportunity to guide a high-quality hospice program, ensuring patients and families receive the best in comfort, care, and dignity during end-of-life journeys.
Position Highlights:
- Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience and industry standards
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated, interdisciplinary team focused on compassionate, patient-centered care
- Leadership Opportunity: Oversee clinical operations, quality standards, and program development within a supportive hospice organization
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Oversight: Lead the clinical team in providing exceptional care to hospice patients, ensuring the highest quality and ethical standards in pain management, symptom control, and comfort care.
- Team Collaboration: Serve as a key resource and mentor to a skilled team of nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other professionals, promoting a culture of excellence and compassion.
- Patient and Family Support: Provide guidance, consultation, and education to patients and families, facilitating informed decision-making and emotional support.
- Quality Improvement: Develop, implement, and monitor quality improvement initiatives, maintaining compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Community Engagement: Build and strengthen relationships with referral sources, healthcare facilities, and community organizations to promote awareness of hospice services.
Qualifications:
- MD or DO with current licensure in Missouri (or eligibility to obtain licensure)
- Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (or relevant experience)
- Leadership Experience in a hospice, palliative care, or related healthcare setting preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for compassionate, patient-centered care
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: As Hospice Medical Director, you ll directly contribute to improving the lives of patients and their families during a critical stage of care.
- Professional Growth: Engage in leadership opportunities, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing training to expand your expertise in hospice and palliative care.
- Community Focus: Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to serving the Kansas City community with empathy, respect, and excellence.
If you're a physician who is dedicated to delivering outstanding end-of-life care and ready to lead a team of committed professionals, we invite you to apply. Join us in making a lasting impact on patients and families in the Kansas City area.




