Inpatient Hospice Physician - Dignified End-of-Life Care

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading hospice care provider in Walnut Creek is seeking a part-time home care hospice physician to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. This role emphasizes building meaningful relationships with patients and families and developing care plans aligned with their wishes. The ideal candidate should be board-certified in hospice and palliative medicine and licensed to practice in California. Join a dedicated team committed to extending comfort and dignity in end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in California.
• Experience in hospice and palliative care required.
• Familiarity with principles of hospice and registered with the DEA.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with patients and families.
• Create patient-centered care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Advocacy

Education

Board-certified or board-eligible in hospice and palliative medicine

Licensed to practice medicine in California

Job description

A leading hospice care provider in Walnut Creek is seeking a part-time home care hospice physician to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. This role emphasizes building meaningful relationships with patients and families and developing care plans aligned with their wishes. The ideal candidate should be board-certified in hospice and palliative medicine and licensed to practice in California. Join a dedicated team committed to extending comfort and dignity in end-of-life care.