Physician, Inpatient Palliative Care (Castro Valley, CA)

Sutter Health; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Palliative Care Physician to join their compassionate team in Castro Valley. This role involves providing essential Palliative Medicine consultation services across diverse settings, including homes and hospitals, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The organization is recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care and offers competitive compensation alongside comprehensive benefits. Join a vibrant community that values quality healthcare and work-life balance, making it an ideal place for your career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Residency stipend

Comprehensive benefits

Signing bonus

Relocation allowance

Malpractice insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Hospice/Palliative Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide Palliative Medicine consultation services in various settings.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members for patient care.

Skills

Palliative Medicine

Interdisciplinary Team Coordination

Patient Consultation

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy

Board Certification in Hospice/Palliative Medicine

Job description

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Opportunity Information

Sutter East Bay Medical Group (SEBMG) is recruiting for a Board Eligible or Board Certified Ambulatory Palliative Care Physician. Provide Palliative Medicine consultation services and participate in Palliative Supportive Care Services interdisciplinary team.

Founded in 2005, Sutter East Bay Medical Group (SEBMG) is a rapidly growing multi-specialty medical group with physicians and advanced practice clinicians working across more than ten care centers and four hospitals in the San Francisco East Bay Area. SEBMG is affiliated with the Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (SEBMF), a not-for-profit organization supporting our medical group with technology and clinical resources to ensure excellent patient care. SEBMG includes over 400 clinicians across twenty specialties, dedicated to serving our community.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing Palliative Medicine consultation services in various settings: Home, SNF, RCFE, Hospital, and Office (including Palliative Care, Cancer Center, and embedded primary care clinics).
2. Coordinating with interdisciplinary team members, including NPs, social workers, RNs, chaplains, and care coordinators.
3. Facilitating access to supportive care services and coordinating with inpatient colleagues, referring providers, outside agencies, and hospices.
4. Following clear referral criteria (excluding chronic pain management).
5. Contributing to outpatient program development through quality improvement projects and educational outreach.

Qualifications include:

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy
• Subspecialty Board certification or eligibility in Hospice/Palliative Medicine
• Current California medical license in good standing

Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary with income guarantee, ranging from $262,356 to $279,077, exclusive of incentives and benefits.
• Residency stipend of $1,000/month for residents committed to a maximum of 12 months.
• Shareholder eligibility after two years.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, and retirement plans.
• Signing bonus and relocation allowance.
• Malpractice and tail insurance coverage.

Organization highlights:

• Recognized for compassionate, patient-centered care and multiple awards for quality and innovation.
• Multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives across 25+ specialties in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
• Opportunities for leadership and career advancement.

Community overview:

Castro Valley offers suburban tranquility with scenic views, outdoor activities, excellent schools, vibrant community events, and easy access to Oakland and Hayward via I-580 and BART. The area features a rich cultural scene, diverse cuisine, and high-quality healthcare facilities like Sutter Health Castro Valley Medical Center, making it an ideal place for a balanced lifestyle.

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