Hospice On-call Physician

The Elizabeth Hospice; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 58,012 - 78,487; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Employee referral program

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Elizabeth Hospice is seeking an on-call physician to provide hospice and palliative care across the lifespan in San Diego and adjacent counties. The role includes on-call duties Monday through Sunday for a dedicated week, with duties covering admissions, symptom management, and documentation.

Must hold MD or DO licensure in California, DEA, NPI, and CPR/BLS; driving is required. Compensation is $1,500 per week with benefits and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• MD or DO license and CA physician license.
• DEA certificate.
• Valid NPI number.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• ACHPN preferred.
• California driver's license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist hospice admissions: evaluate referrals, certify and document terminal illness.
• Check medications, review diagnoses, and document in medical records.
• Manage symptoms using best practices and coordinate with pharmacy when necessary.
• Complete admissions and certification documentation promptly per Hospice policies and Medicare/Medi-Cal rules.
• Maintain time sheets/records of activity and services per Hospice policies and regulations.
• Provide on-call coverage for evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled, including telecommunication for admissions and emergencies.
• Attend orientation and in-service trainings, including new process trainings by Hospice.
• Document patient care services and all other treatment as directed by Hospice.

Skills

MD/DO

CA medical license

DEA Certificate

NPI number

CPR/BLS certification

ACHPN preferred

Driver's license

Job description

Description

The Elizabeth Hospice On‑call Physician provides quality hospice and palliative care to assigned patients across the lifespan—perinatal, pediatrics and adults—while consulting with the associate medical director and chief medical officer (CMO). Physicians are on‑call for one week, Monday through Sunday, and are responsible for carrying out the mission, vision, values, and commitment to quality of The Elizabeth Hospice.

Mission

To enhance the quality of life for those nearing the end of life's journey and for those who grieve.

Salary

$1,500.00 per week for Monday through Sunday coverage.

Work Schedule

On‑call Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 7:59 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday 24 hours.

Work Location

San Diego County and South Riverside County, CA.

Travel

Required for patient visits.

Responsibilities

• Assist hospice personnel with the admission process, including evaluating referrals, certifying and documenting a patient’s terminal illness.
• Check medications, review diagnoses, and document all in the medical record.
• Manage symptoms using subspecialty best practices, relying on pocket memory cards and collaborating with pharmacy when necessary.
• Complete all admission and certification‑related documentation promptly, as determined by Hospice.
• Maintain time sheets or other records of activity and services provided in accordance with Hospice policies, prudent record‑keeping procedures, and applicable Medicare and Medi‑Cal regulations and program guidelines.
• Provide on‑call coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays for scheduled months as requested and assigned by Hospice, including availability through direct telecommunication for admissions, consultation, assistance with medical emergencies and patient referral.
• Attend appropriate orientation and in‑service training programs, including training related to new processes developed by Hospice.
• Document patient care services and all other treatment services as directed by Hospice.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Licensed physician by the State of California.
• DEA Certificate.
• Valid National Provider Identification (NPI) number.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Advanced Certification as Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (ACHPN) preferred.
• Current California driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Benefits

• Competitive hospice‑industry compensation.
• Benefits package with multiple plan offerings and generous employer contributions.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Supportive work culture that encourages work‑life balance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays and floating holiday.
• Employee development program managed by an in‑house education department.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Monthly mileage reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.

“The Elizabeth Hospice is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.”