Medical Director, Hospice - Morristown, NJ

Medical Director, Hospice - Morristown, NJ

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Atlantic Health System, a prominent non‑profit healthcare network in New Jersey, is seeking a dedicated full‑time Hospice Medical Director for an in‑person position with the Atlantic Hospice Care Program. The Medical Director will provide leadership, expertise, and administrative oversight, and will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of care for patients and families. The Director may also assume the responsibility of attending physician as needed.

• Supervise Assistant Medical Directors and ensure continuous physician coverage.
• Collaborate with hospice management to develop policies and standards of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and review patient eligibility.
• Provide certification for services and assist in developing individualized care plans.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, clinical expertise, and commitment to end‑of‑life care excellence.

• Competitive salary with robust benefits (health, dental, Rx, and vision plans).
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Comprehensive malpractice policy.
• Non‑profit health system eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Voted “Great Place to Work” for 16 years.
• Annual CME and time off incremental to PTO days.
• Full reimbursement for board and licensing fees.
• Outstanding growth and mentorship opportunities.

Salary Range: $270,000 – $320,000 base salary only; excludes any quality and/or productivity incentives.

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of New Jersey.
• Board Certification in Palliative Medicine is preferred.
• Completion of a Palliative Medicine fellowship program.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a practicing physician.
• Minimum 5 years working in palliative care.
• Certification by the Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine is preferred.

Atlantic Health System promises that anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, place, and cost. The commitment is echoed in the respect, development, and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members.

Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children’s Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Centra State Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well‑being of all team members.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
• Life & AD&D insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability with options to supplement.
• 403(b) retirement plan: employer match, additional non‑elective contribution.
• PTO & paid sick leave.
• Tuition assistance, advancement & academic advising.
• Parental, adoption, surrogacy leave.
• Backup and on‑site childcare.
• Well‑being rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Fertility benefits, healthy pregnancy program.
• Flexible spending & commuter accounts.
• Pet, home & auto, identity theft and legal insurance.

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.