Hospice and Palliative Care Director

Practice in safe, family community located in Laurinburg, NC. We are just 30 minutes from the Southern Pines/Pinehurst area and 45 minutes to 2 hours from the state's largest cities and beaches. Scotland Memorial Hospital is proud of our culture, $68 million surgical renovation, and our new Da Vinci Robot. We have also earned an A" Safety Rating from Leapfrog.

Hospice of Scotland County is searching for a Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director to provide professional expertise as a member of the Hospice and Palliative Care Leadership team, Physician will by oversee and supervise the medical aspects of the Hospice and Palliative Care program and act as a consultant and advisor to the Board of Trustees.  Physician will work closely with the Executive Director and leaders of the Inpatient and Homecare Services and the Hospice interdisciplinary care team to provide high quality compassionate care. Physician will participate in community education and growth strategy for the service line and report to the Executive Director with oversight by the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland Health. 

• Hospital employed position with excellent benefits including health, dental, and an on-site daycare.
• A low cost of living, relaxing lifestyle, and beautiful weather all contribute to the quality of life in this friendly town
• Prefer Hospice and Palliative Care board certification or willingness to obtain the Hospice Medical Director certification but not required.
• Newly graduating residents and experienced physicians welcome

Join the Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina, a community owned, not-for-profit 104 bed hospital system. Progressive, growing hospital with state-of-the-art technology.  Scotland Memorial Hospital has received recognition as one of the Top 49 Safest Hospitals in the nation by Becker’s Review and has been named in the top 25th percentile in the nation for the quality care delivered to our community. 

Scotland County is nestled on the border of North and South Carolina, just 35 minutes south of the golf resort of Pinehurst, 45 minutes from Fayetteville, and less than 2 hours from Raleigh, Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, and Wilmington. Our mild climate lends itself to year-round outdoor activities. We are a safe, family community with good schools and affordable housing. We have been named 3 times as one of 10 All America Cities in the U.S.

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For more information, please contact:

Melisa Ciarrocca office: 800-764-7497  mobile: 910-280-1337 fax: 910.276.0438 melisa.ciarrocca@scotlandhealth.org

Laurinburg is located in southeastern North Carolina near the South Carolina border. We are just under two hours from the beautiful beaches of these two states and from the state's largest cities of Charlotte and Raleigh. We are only 35 minutes from the world class golf resort of Pinehurst, which also offers wonderful dining experiences and unique shops, and only 45 minutes from Fayetteville, our closest large city. Plus, North Carolina's breathtaking mountains are also an easy drive from here. Laurinburg is the county seat for Scotland County, which has nearly 36,000 residents, and is proud to have received three national All America City awards. According to North Carolina Magazine, Scotland County has "the ideal mix of location, opportunities, and amenities." Our temperate, but seasonal climate offers many opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities year round. We have a strong industrial base and are close to UNC-Pembroke and technical schools. Please take a moment to review the additional links below.

Area Attractions 

• Pinehurst Golf Club 
• Givens Performing Arts Center at Pembroke
• Storytelling Arts Center of the Southeast

Local Schools and Colleges

• Scotland County Schools
• University of North Carolina at Pembroke
• Richmond Community College 
• Robeson Community College
• Sandhills Community College

Statistics and Economy 

• Scotland County Profile
• Population and Demographics
• Laurinburg, NC