Remote Hospice & Palliative Care Physician Leader

By The Bay Health; Larkspur (CA); Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

By The Bay Health, a nonprofit founded in 1975, seeks a Palliative Care and Hospice Physician to lead clinical, operational, and strategic efforts in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and participates in training fellows as UCSF Affiliate.

The position offers approximately 38 hours per week, with remote/hybrid scheduling and a weekly onsite in Larkspur for IDT meetings. Competitive pay and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree and board eligibility/certification in a relevant field.
• Active California medical license and DEA registration.
• Minimum 1 year hospice or palliative care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician oversight for hospice patients via telephone and telemedicine.
• Manage complex symptoms and adjust medications to maximize comfort and quality of life.
• Respond to admission and clinical consultation calls from nurses and admission staff.
• Certify hospice eligibility in accordance with Medicare guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with hospice nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide after-hours physician coverage during assigned call rotations.
• Provide overall medical leadership to the Palliative Care Program and two NPs.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality, evidence-based palliative care in alignment with IDT.
• GIP Program Oversight: supporting GIP, providing direct patient care and ensuring compliance, quality, and patient-centered care delivery.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Telemedicine oversight

Team collaboration

Hospice/palliative experience

Education

MD/DO

Tools

DEA registration

Job description

By The Bay Health, a nonprofit founded in 1975, seeks a Palliative Care and Hospice Physician to lead clinical, operational, and strategic efforts in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and participates in training fellows as UCSF Affiliate.

The position offers approximately 38 hours per week, with remote/hybrid scheduling and a weekly onsite in Larkspur for IDT meetings. Competitive pay and supportive environment.