Remote Hospice & Palliative Care Physician Leader

By the Bay Health; Larkspur (CO); Hybrid; USD 312,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

By The Bay Health, a non-profit hospice leader, seeks a Palliative Care and Hospice Physician to provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for patient-centered care. This UCSF Affiliate role partners with interdisciplinary teams to expand reach and ensure compliance while offering generous pay and a supportive environment.

The position involves oversight of hospice and GIP programs, mentorship of clinicians, and fellowship precepting for Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification or eligibility in relevant specialty.
• Physician leadership and team collaboration required.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Active California medical license; DEA registration.

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 with hospice nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, and other team members.
• Provide after-hours physician coverage during assigned call rotations.
• Provide medical leadership to the Palliative Care Program and two NPs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical decision-making

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics or related specialty

Job description

By The Bay Health, a non-profit hospice leader, seeks a Palliative Care and Hospice Physician to provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for patient-centered care. This UCSF Affiliate role partners with interdisciplinary teams to expand reach and ensure compliance while offering generous pay and a supportive environment.

The position involves oversight of hospice and GIP programs, mentorship of clinicians, and fellowship precepting for Hospice and Palliative Medicine.