Hospice and Palliative Medicine Medical Director

Hospice & Palliative Medicine Medical Director Opportunity in Wilmington, North CarolinaAdvance 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 OverviewSplit your time approximately 50% between clinical care and 50% leadership responsibilitiesLead interdisciplinary hospice and palliative care teams across inpatient settings while helping shape the future of the service lineTeach and mentor hospice and palliative medicine fellows, residents, and medical students as the organization develops its new Palliative Care Medicine FellowshipJoin an organization committed to physician well-being, education, and collaborative, patient-centered careScheduleFull-time leadership position with a balanced clinical and administrative scheduleAverage clinical volume of approximately four patient encounters per dayFocus on inpatient hospice and palliative medicine alongside strategic leadership initiativesCollaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient careCompensation & BenefitsBase salary of $270,000-$315,000, based on experienceSign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits35 paid days off, dedicated CME time, annual CME allowance, and reimbursement for licensure and professional duesMalpractice coverage, disability insurance, life insurance, and employer-sponsored retirement contributionsCandidate RequirementsMD or DO with Board Certified or Board Eligible status in Hospice and Palliative MedicineMinimum of five years caring for patients with serious or life-limiting illnessesLeadership experience in physician management, program development, or medical directorship preferredPassion for mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and advancing hospice and palliative careCommunity & Location HighlightsEnjoy coastal living with easy access to beaches, boating, golf, and year-round outdoor recreationExperience a welcoming community with a vibrant downtown, waterfront dining, and rich arts and cultural attractionsFamily-friendly community with excellent schools, diverse housing options, and an exceptional quality of lifeConvenient access to larger metropolitan areas while enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyleReady 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.JN -062026-37781