Hospice Physician

🕒 July 24

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $145 - $150 / hour

⏱ Part Time

🟢 Junior

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By The Bay Health

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201 - 500 employees

💼 Consulting

🏨 Hospitality

🏥 Healthcare

Consulting • Hospitality • Healthcare

By The Bay Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate health care services, specifically in hospice care, palliative care, and grief counseling. With a rich tradition spanning over 45 years, the organization serves communities across the Bay Area, focusing on supporting patients and families during vulnerable moments. They emphasize building strong relationships, ensuring that no patient is turned away due to an inability to pay, and fostering a thriving environment for their employees. Their affiliation with UCSF enhances their care capabilities, and the organization is primarily led by nurses who understand the challenges in the healthcare profession.

📋 Description

• 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

🎯 Requirements

• 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

🏖️ Benefits

• 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