Medical Director - Hospice and Palliative Care

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is advancing a strategic expansion of palliative care services, anchored by the newly opened Willow Breeze Hospice House, a purpose-built inpatient hospice facility serving patients and families in downstate Illinois. This initiative is fully backed by executive leadership, supported by a financially strong organization and strengthened by community philanthropy, including an endowment that helps ensure access to care regardless of a patient's ability to pay. This role is ideal for a physician looking to build, lead and make a lasting impact in a community setting. The Opportunity We are seeking a Medical Director to lead and grow a comprehensive palliative care program. This is a rare chance to build with autonomy and organizational support. Responsibilities Lead and evolve inpatient hospice care at Willow Breeze Hospice House and outpatient hospice program Advance our hospital-based hospice consult service Establish and grow a palliative care consult service Develop an outpatient clinic for ongoing patient care Shape program strategy, quality and interdisciplinary care models The Environment Willow Breeze Hospice House offers eight private suites with walk out patios, along with dedicated family spaced including quiet rooms, kitchen, library and workspace, chapel and activity room, all on a peaceful, landscaped campus with walking paths, benches and a pond. Care is delivered by an experienced interdisciplinary team including nursing, hospice aides, social work, bereavement and spiritual care. #J-18808-Ljbffr