Description
Medical Director, Inpatient Palliative Medicine & Hospice Physician Opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina
Advance your career in hospice and palliative medicine through a leadership role that balances patient care with program development. Join an organization recognized for physician satisfaction, ranking in the 99th percentile nationally in Press Ganey's employee experience survey, and recently named one of Wilmington's Best Places to Work. This opportunity offers the chance to lead a growing service line while helping shape the future of hospice and palliative care.
Practice Overview
- Split your time approximately 50% between clinical care and 50% leadership responsibilities
- Lead interdisciplinary hospice and palliative care teams across inpatient settings while helping shape the future of the service line
- Teach and mentor hospice and palliative medicine fellows, residents, and medical students as the organization develops its new Palliative Care Medicine Fellowship
- Join an organization committed to physician well-being, education, and collaborative, patient-centered care
Schedule
- Full-time leadership position with a balanced clinical and administrative schedule
- Average clinical volume of approximately four patient encounters per day
- Focus on inpatient hospice and palliative medicine alongside strategic leadership initiatives
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient care
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary of $270,000-$315,000, based on experience
- Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- 35 paid days off, dedicated CME time, annual CME allowance, and reimbursement for licensure and professional dues
- Malpractice coverage, disability insurance, life insurance, and employer-sponsored retirement contributions
Candidate Requirements
- MD or DO with Board Certified or Board Eligible status in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Minimum of five years caring for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses
- Leadership experience in physician management, program development, or medical directorship preferred
- Passion for mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and advancing hospice and palliative care
Community & Location Highlights
- Enjoy coastal living with easy access to beaches, boating, golf, and year-round outdoor recreation
- Experience a welcoming community with a vibrant downtown, waterfront dining, and rich arts and cultural attractions
- Family-friendly community with excellent schools, diverse housing options, and an exceptional quality of life
- Convenient access to larger metropolitan areas while enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyle
Ready to lead the next chapter of hospice and palliative care? Connect with us for a confidential conversation about how this opportunity can support your leadership goals and long-term career vision.
