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Job description
Location: Greater Houston, Texas
Job Type: Contract (1099)
Hours: 10-15 hours per week
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate or monthly stipend commensurate with experience
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and visionary physician to serve as our Contract Hospice Medical Director across the Greater Houston area. In this flexible 1099 role requiring 10-15 hours per week, you will provide essential clinical leadership, guide our interdisciplinary team, and ensure exceptional, patient-centered end-of-life care for patients and their families throughout the Houston community.
What You Will Do
Lead Care: Provide medical direction and oversight for hospice patient care and clinical protocols.
Collaborate Daily: Guide and participate in regular interdisciplinary group (IDG) team meetings.
Admissions: Review clinical data and documentation to determine and certify hospice eligibility.
Consultations: Offer expert clinical guidance on complex pain and symptom management.
On-Call Support: Remain available to clinical on-call staff as may be needed for urgent clinical guidance.
Compliance: Ensure all clinical services meet Texas state regulations and federal Medicare guidelines.
Education: Provide clinical mentorship and education to nursing staff, care teams, and community partners.
What We Offer
Highly competitive contract compensation structured around your availability.
Flexible scheduling that seamlessly integrates with your existing private practice or clinical schedule.
A supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to high-quality compassionate care across the Greater Houston area.
What We Look For
Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
License: Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Texas.
Certification: Active DEA registration; Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM) is strongly preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience, with a demonstrated background in hospice, palliative care, or geriatrics.
Skills: Exceptional interpersonal communication, cultural competence, and collaborative leadership abilities within multidisciplinary teams.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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