Physician, Inpatient Palliative Care (Castro Valley, CA)

Sutter East Bay Medical Group; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 262,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative medical group is seeking a dedicated Palliative Care Physician to join their compassionate team. This role offers the opportunity to provide vital consultation services across various settings, including homes and hospitals, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, robust benefits, and a supportive environment that values patient-centered care. Located in a serene community, this position allows for a balanced lifestyle with access to outdoor activities and excellent schools. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Residency stipend

Signing bonus

Relocation allowance

Malpractice insurance coverage

401(k) and pension contributions

Robust benefits package

Multiple health plans

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Qualifications

• Board eligible or certified in Hospice/Palliative Medicine.
• Current California medical license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide Palliative Medicine consultation services in various settings.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members and facilitate access to supportive care.

Skills

Palliative Medicine

Interdisciplinary Team Coordination

Patient Care

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 the Palliative Supportive Care Services interdisciplinary team.

Founded in 2005, 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. It is affiliated with the Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (SEBMF), a not-for-profit organization supporting operational and administrative functions. The foundation provides advanced technology and clinical support, enabling clinicians to focus on patient care. SEBMG includes over 400 clinicians across more than twenty specialties, committed to exemplary healthcare.

• Provide Palliative Medicine consultation services in various settings: Home, SNF, RCFE, Hospital, and Office (including Palliative Care, Cancer Center, and embedded primary care clinics).
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members, including NPs, social workers, RNs, chaplains, and care coordinators.
• Facilitate access to supportive care services, coordinate with inpatient colleagues, referring providers, outside agencies, and hospices.
• Adhere to clear referral criteria (e.g., no chronic pain management).
• Contribute to the development and growth of outpatient programs through quality improvement and educational outreach.

Qualifications

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

Join Us and Enjoy

• Competitive compensation with income guarantee
• Salary range $262,356-279,077, excluding incentives and benefits; may vary based on experience and other factors
• Residency Stipend of $1,000/month for residents, up to 12 months
• Shareholder eligibility after 2 years
• Robust benefits and retirement packages
• Multiple health plans, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA options
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) and pension contributions
• Signing Bonus
• Relocation Allowance
• Malpractice and tail insurance coverage

Organization Details

• Recognized for compassionate, patient-centered care
• Award-winning in quality, innovation, and leadership
• Multidisciplinary group with various specialties
• Presence in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
• Support for leadership and career advancement

Community Information

Castro Valley offers suburban tranquility, natural beauty, and urban access. Enjoy outdoor activities, excellent schools, community events, diverse cuisine, and proximity to major employment centers via I-580 and BART. High-quality medical facilities, family-friendly neighborhoods, parks, and recreational facilities make it an ideal place to live. Moving here provides a balanced lifestyle with community engagement and natural surroundings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sutter Health promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, medical condition, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy, genetic information, or other protected characteristics. We support a positive, inclusive work environment.