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 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. 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.

Expected hours:

10.0 - 15.0 per week

Work Location:

In person