Hospice Physician

By The Bay Health, a non-profit established in 1975, set the standard for hospice in the U.S. by emphasizing the role of the patient in making important medical decisions. Our spectrum of home-based services now includes Skilled Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Adult Hospice Care and Pediatric Care. Our team approach strives to address practical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of care, with the goal to maximize quality of life for our patients, caregivers and families.

We are seeking a part-time, remote, Hospice Physician to join our physician team.

The Hospice Physician is compassionate and collaborative in providing exceptional end-of-life care throughout SF, Sonoma and Marin Counties. This is a fully remote position with a flexible weekday schedule, making an excellent opportunity for physicians seeking meaningful clinical work with work-life balance. The Physician is responsible for overall medical activities of patient care services and related medical administrative components. As a Hospice Physician, you will partner closely with the team to provide expert symptom management, determine hospice eligibility, and support patients and families during serious illness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Provide physician oversight for hospice patients via telephone and telemedicine
• Manage complex symptoms and adjust medications to maximize comfort and quality of life
• Respond to admission and clinical consultation calls from nurses and admission staff
• Certify hospice eligibility in accordance with Medicare guidelines
• Collaborate closely with hospice nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Provide after-hours physician coverage during assigned call rotations

Qualifications:

Required

• M.D. or D.O.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a related specialty
• Active California medical license
• DEA registration
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills
• 1 year Hospice or Palliative experience

Preferred

• Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification or fellowship training
• Previous hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, hospital medicine, or complex chronic disease management experience

What We Offer

• Meaningful work caring for patients and families during one of life's most important transitions
• Flexible, fully remote practice
• Collaborative and supportive physician team
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship for physicians new to hospice
• Competitive hourly compensation and call pay

By the Bay Health follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.