What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Medical Director position at Providence Care?
Providence Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Associate Medical Director for Inpatient Palliative Care to lead and provide high-quality palliative care services across two hospitals—Piedmont Medical Center Rock Hill and Piedmont Medical Center Fort Mill. This physician will serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary palliative care team, focusing on symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and care coordination for patients with serious illness.
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient palliative care consultations and management for hospitalized patients.
- Supervise and collaborate with one dedicated palliative care nurse practitioner, as well as provide consultation and support for other nurse practitioners on the palliative care and hospice teams.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and coordinate closely with hospitalists, specialists, nursing staff, and case management.
- Maintain availability for minimal procedural weekend call, primarily consultative in nature.
- Attend bi-monthly (2x/month) house calls/palliative care team meetings.
- Engage in leadership and teaching opportunities, including mentoring nurse practitioners and educating nursing staff on palliative and hospice principles.
- Option to assume a Hospice Medical Director role if desired, offering opportunities for expanded leadership and cross-continuum care delivery.
- MD or DO with active, unrestricted South Carolina medical license (or eligibility).
- Board certified or board eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine required.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with interdisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care for individuals with advanced illness.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary with incentive and leadership opportunities.
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and CME allowance.
- Supportive organizational culture emphasizing quality, education, and professional growth.
Providence Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs—without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.