Hospice Medical Director

Hospice Medical Director

Hospice of South Texas (HOST) Victoria Texas Full-Time Contract Engagement

Executive Opportunity Overview

Hospice of South Texas (HOST) a mission-driven non-profit hospice organization is seeking a seasoned physician leader to serve as Hospice Medical Director. This is a high-impact executive clinical leadership role responsible for ensuring the integrity quality and compliance of hospice care across all service lines.

This position offers the opportunity to shape clinical standards influence organizational strategy and lead physician practice within a respected community-based hospice known for delivering 5-star quality care.

The Medical Director works in close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and executive leadership team serving as the clinical authority guiding patient care provider performance and regulatory excellence.

Scope of Leadership & Impact

Clinical Governance & Oversight

• Establish and maintain clinical standards aligned with hospice philosophy CMS regulations and best practices
• Provide final authority on hospice eligibility determinations and recertifications
• Oversee complex high-acuity and extended-stay patient cases
• Ensure consistency in physician decision-making and documentation

Physician Leadership & Accountability

• Lead and manage hospice physicians and advanced practice providers
• Standardize clinical documentation performance expectations and care delivery models
• Drive accountability and engagement across contracted and employed providers

Regulatory & Quality Leadership

• Serve as physician lead for survey readiness audits and compliance initiatives
• Partner in QAPI programs and continuous quality improvement efforts
• Ensure documentation supports medical necessity and audit defensibility

Interdisciplinary & Organizational Integration

• Provide leadership within interdisciplinary team structures
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives growth and operational alignment
• Serve as a clinical liaison to community physicians hospitals and referral partners

Operational & Financial Stewardship

• Guide appropriate utilization of hospice resources including medications and DME
• Support financial sustainability while maintaining uncompromised patient care standards

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a physician leader who combines clinical expertise regulatory knowledge and leadership maturity with a deep commitment to hospice philosophy.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy with an unrestricted Texas medical license
• Board certification in a relevant specialty
• Active DEA registration (Schedule II authority)
• Active Medicare and Medicaid participation

Preferred Experience

• Hospice and/or palliative care experience
• Hospice Medical Director Certification or board certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Prior experience in physician leadership medical directorship or clinical program oversight

Leadership Competencies

• Strong executive presence and decision-making capability
• Ability to influence physician practice and interdisciplinary teams
• Deep understanding of hospice regulations compliance and audit readiness
• Excellent communication skills for complex goals-of-care discussions

Compensation & Engagement Structure

This role offers a competitive executive compensation package designed to attract experienced physician leaders:

• Market-competitive base compensation commensurate with experience and scope of responsibility
• Flexible contract structure to support work-life integration and professional autonomy
• Incentive opportunities aligned with quality outcomes compliance performance and organizational goals
• Professional expense support including continuing education and certification reimbursement
• Mileage and travel reimbursement within the service area

Compensation will be structured to reflect the strategic importance of this role and the candidates level of experience in hospice and physician leadership.

Why Hospice of South Texas

• Established respected non-profit hospice with strong community presence
• Mission-centered organization grounded in Love. Comfort. Support.
• Opportunity to lead clinical excellence in a high-performing interdisciplinary environment
• Executive-level visibility with the ability to influence organizational direction
• Culture focused on quality integrity and patient-centered care

Confidential Inquiries & Next Steps

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a confidential inquiry to explore this leadership opportunity. All discussions will be handled with the utmost discretion.

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