What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Medical Director position at Empath Health?
Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a full-time Associate Medical Director to provide medical oversight and leadership for hospice patients and their families across Palm Beach County. The Associate Medical Director will provide medical direction of the care and treatment of patients within an Empath Health Palliative Care program. This role blends clinical care and leadership responsibilities, working closely with care teams to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
Since 1978, Trustbridge Hospice has been honored to serve families across Palm Beach and Broward counties with compassionate, community-based care. Formed from the legacy of Hospice by the Sea and Hospice of Palm Beach County, we continue to provide comfort, dignity, and peace to those facing advanced illness.
What you'll Do:
- Provides symptom control expertise and communicates with the APRN and/or RN to evaluate and initiate treatments for pain/symptom management. This is primarily completed through in person visits.
- Collaborates with the patient’s attending physician as needed to develop and update the patient’s plan of care, ensure the provision of direct medical services to ensure pain and symptom management.
- Serves as a medical resource and educator to staff, patients, families and attending physicians regarding admission criteria, pain and symptom control management, and end of life care.
- Adheres to the Florida Department of Health requirements, as well as legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements. meetings as assigned, collaborating closely with the Clinical Director and other disciplines with a team approach to ensure that the medical needs of the patient are met.
- Actively participates in IDG meetings as assigned, collaborating closely with other disciplines with a team approach to ensure that the medical needs of the patient are met.
- Completes ongoing assessments of the patient’s diagnosis and accurately evaluates eligibility for recertification.
Why Join Empath Health?
- Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
- Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
- Industry-Leading PTO: 5 weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
- Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
- Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.
What You'll Need:
- M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school and Board Certified in a related specialty.
- Current Florida license to practice medicine issued pursuant to Florida Statute 458 or 459.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ recent active practice with direct clinical medical care experience.
- Certification in Palliative Medicine strongly preferred.
- Hospital staff privileges at one or more hospitals commonly serving patients in the service area strongly preferred.
- Current Federal DEA registration.
- Valid CPR Certification required if patient facing.
What You'll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.