• Medical Director, Hospice

    Atlantic Health System (Morristown, NJ)


    tlantic Health System is Seeking a Full-Time Medical Director for Hospice in Morristown, New Jersey

     

    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 our patients and families. The Medical Director would also assume the responsibility of attending physician, as needed.

     

    Responsibilities include providing supervision to Assistant Medical Directors, ensuring continuous physician coverage, collaborating with hospice management to develop policies and standards of care, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings. Additionally, the Medical Director will review patient eligibility, provide certification for services, and assist in the development of individualized care plans. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, and a commitment to excellence in end-of-life care.

     

    Atlantic Visiting Nurse Hospice offers a wide scope of services to their patients and their loved ones including a robust volunteer department which offers alternative therapies such as massage, reiki, guided imagery, pet therapy, death doulas, and annual no cost bereavement camp for children grades 1 through 8 as well as an extensive bereavement services which include support groups and 1:1 counseling for loved ones who passed away on our hospice and community.

    Benefits:

    + Competitive salary with robust benefits (health, dental, Rx and vision plans)

    + 403b retirement plan with company match

    + Comprehensive Malpractice Policy

    + Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

    + Voted “Great Place to Work “– 16 years strong!

    + Annual CME and Time Off incremental to PTO days

    + Full reimbursement for Boards and Licensing fees

    + Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities

     

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

     

    Please apply to learn more about this opportunity.

    Qualifications:

    + Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of NJ

    + Board Certification in Palliative Medicine is preferred

    + Completion of a Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program

    + Minimum of 10 years of experience as a practicing physician

    + Minimum of 5 years working in palliative care

    + Certification by the Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine is preferred

     

    At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. 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

    + CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

    + Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

    + Atlantic Mobile Health

    + Atlantic Rehabilitation

     

    We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

     

    We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

     

    + 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

    + Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

    + 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

    + 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

    + Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

    + Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

    + One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

    + One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

    + Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

    + NJ Sustainable Business

     

    Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

     

    Team Member Benefits

     

    + 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

     

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    Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

    EEO STATEMENT

    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.