Medical Director, Hospice
Company: Lehigh Valley Hospital
Location: Lehigh Valley
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Overview Practice Overview: Lehigh Valley Hospice is a
part of the fabric of care at LVHN. We offer physical, social,
spiritual, and emotional care to the patients and families of our
community during the last stages of illness, the dying process and
bereavement. Our specialty–trained interdisciplinary hospice team
includes physicians, CRNPs, nurses, social workers, spiritual
counselors, and administrative staff. The hospice physician’s role
is to cultivate an enriching, supportive environment for each
member of the team. This crucial support allows each the team to be
the eyes, ears, hands, and heart of the physicians at the bedside.
Education is part of our culture as we have 2 ACGME Fellows per
year that rotate with us. Our hospice program leads the community
in providing a comprehensive resource to patients and families
during their final passage, allowing for peace, comfort, courage
and dignity in their own home or inpatient hospice unit. Our team
recognizes the disparities in health care and strives to provide
equitable and culturally sensitive care to patients and their
families. Position Responsibilities: Hospice Medical Director
Oversight of Hospice Operations Quality and patient safety Ensure
compliance with hospice regulations Serve as hospice physician for
designated interdisciplinary teams, attend biweekly IDG meetings
and do home visits as needed Round on hospice inpatients (includes
in–person and telehealth) Rotating on–call/holiday schedule shared
among the group Why join LVHN? LVHN is the Lehigh Valley’s leading
health network recognized for its commitment to patient–centered
care. Join our mission–driven team and become a valued member of a
thriving, innovative health care community. Now that LVHN is
proudly part of Jefferson Health, we offer current and future
clinicians new educational and development opportunities at Thomas
Jefferson University across our larger service area. We leverage
its position as a world–class medical institution to recruit the
best and brightest clinicians. Together, let’s redefine health
care. Benefits: We acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and
offer a generous benefits package that makes LVHN an even better
place to work and grow your career. Some of our benefits include:
Attractive work schedule Competitive salary with incentive plans
Health, dental, vision and 403(b) retirement savings Student loan
support, Public Service Loan Forgiveness–eligible employer
Malpractice insurance, medical license, DEA license and others paid
in full Reimbursement for continuing medical education and
technology Relocation services (if applicable) Qualifications
Team–oriented physician committed to excellence in clinical care,
interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching who brings the highest
level of respect for the expertise each hospice team member
contributes. Someone who will empower the team to create the best
possible end of life experience for patients and families. One year
of Hospice experience required Must be Board Eligible or Board
Certified Expert on the Medicare Hospice Benefit A current PA
Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
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