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Posted 12 August, 2026

Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Experienced Hospice Medical Director position in Indiana

Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN, US Full Time

Job Description

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Indiana University Health Medical Group in partnership with Redcrest Hospice provides compassionate, family-centered care to those with life-limiting illnesses. We are looking for a physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Hospice services in a 39-county service area. This Physician will lead efforts across the system to establish standardized consistent work that meets clinical and regulatory requirements. IU Health Hospice has created a structure to provide on-site Physician leadership at the regional level while maintaining consistent high-quality work across the IU Health system.

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Key Responsibilities
\n * Collaborate with hospice and homecare administration on system-wide programs, including pharmaceutical sourcing, employee engagement, team-building, and budget creation/management.
\n * Oversee 3 physicians and 4 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
\n * Lead quality improvement initiatives across the system.
\n * Maintain contractual relationships with all IU Health hospitals for in-patient hospice care.
\n * Share responsibility for 4 regional IDG (Indiana District Group) hospice operations.

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Qualifications
\n * Required: Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
\n * Preferred: Hospice Medical Director experience; fellowship training in Hospice/Palliative Care is preferred but not required.
\n * Required licensure: Active Indiana medical license

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Compensation & Benefits
\n * Strong compensation model with a comprehensive benefits package.
\n * Group health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
\n * 401(k) with company match.
\n * Paid time off (PTO).
\n * Relocation assistance.
\n * Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

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