Medical Director- Hospice
VITAS HealthcareCalifornia, United States • Lathrop, California, United States
Posted March 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
VITAS Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth.
Job Description
The Medical Director of VITAS fulfills two primary functions: providing medical direction of care and treatment of patients, and educating practicing physicians on the hospice program and its benefits.
Requirements
- License to practice medicine in the state in which the program is operating
- Board certification in a medical specialty which deals with care of the terminally ill
- Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care, with at least a working knowledge of oncology
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Affinity Program