Contract Hospice Physician - After-Hours Weekend Coverage

Hospice of Humboldt; Eureka (CA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospice of Humboldt in Eureka, CA seeks a part-time Hospice Physician to provide medical oversight and after-hours call coverage, with the ability to perform in-person visits as needed from a remote arrangement. The physician will support high-quality end-of-life care for hospice patients and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has hospice or palliative care experience, California medical licensure, and a current DEA license, with a commitment to compassionate,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Current license to practice medicine in California.
• Current DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight and after-hours call coverage.
• Manage symptom control and urgent clinical concerns.
• Guide nursing staff and support end-of-life care.
• Participate in telephone consultations, medication management, and certification activities.
• Occasional in-person evaluations when clinically appropriate.

Skills

Compassionate care

Palliative experience

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Hospice of Humboldt in Eureka, CA seeks a part-time Hospice Physician to provide medical oversight and after-hours call coverage, with the ability to perform in-person visits as needed from a remote arrangement. The physician will support high-quality end-of-life care for hospice patients and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has hospice or palliative care experience, California medical licensure, and a current DEA license, with a commitment to compassionate,