Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician

VITAS Healthcare; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a physician to lead the medical care for hospice patients. The role involves collaboration with attending physicians and overseeing the hospice interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care. Opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan with numerous investment options and a generous company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Legal insurance

Affinity program

Responsibilities

• Responsible for medical care and treatment of hospice patients.
• Consults with patient’s attending physicians.
• Guides staff and volunteers to maintain quality standards.

Job description

Why VITAS Healthcare and What Do They Offer Me?

VITAS Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care. We offer our employees opportunities for professional growth, advancement, and competitive benefits.

The physician has the responsibility for the medical care and treatment of patients provided by the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT). They shall consult and cooperate with the patient’s attending physicians. The physician provides direction and guidance to the staff and volunteers of the hospice IDT to ensure the maintenance of quality standards of care for patients and families. Additionally, the physician actively participates in clinical education and training related to hospice patient care, admissions, and administrative personnel.

Benefits Include

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and a generous company match
• Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Legal insurance
• Affinity program