Remote Hospice Physician (Part-Time, Flexible Schedule)

By the Bay Health; Larkspur (CA); Remote; USD 199,752 - 206,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work caring for patients

Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship

Flexible, fully remote practice

Collaborative physician team

Job summary

By the Bay Health is seeking a part-time, remote Hospice Physician to join our compassionate team. This role emphasizes patient care with a focus on maximizing quality of life. Responsibilities include providing physician oversight for hospice patients, managing complex symptoms, and certifying hospice eligibility according to Medicare guidelines.

This is an excellent opportunity for physicians seeking a balance between meaningful work and personal life, with competitive hourly compensation of $145 - $150 per hour plus on-call pay.

Qualifications

• 1 year Hospice or Palliative experience.
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification or fellowship training preferred.
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, hospital medicine, or complex chronic disease management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician oversight for hospice patients via telephone and telemedicine.
• Manage complex symptoms and adjust medications to maximize comfort.
• Certify hospice eligibility in accordance with Medicare guidelines.

Skills

Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills

Compassionate and collaborative care

Education

M.D. or D.O.

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

Active California medical license

DEA registration

Job description

By the Bay Health is seeking a part-time, remote Hospice Physician to join our compassionate team. This role emphasizes patient care with a focus on maximizing quality of life. Responsibilities include providing physician oversight for hospice patients, managing complex symptoms, and certifying hospice eligibility according to Medicare guidelines.

This is an excellent opportunity for physicians seeking a balance between meaningful work and personal life, with competitive hourly compensation of $145 - $150 per hour plus on-call pay.