Hospice Physician (Part-time, Remote)

About the role

By The Bay Health, a non-profit established in 1975, sets the standard for hospice in the U.S. by emphasizing the role of the patient in making important medical decisions. Our spectrum of home-based services now includes Skilled Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Adult Hospice Care and Pediatric Care. Our team approach strives to address practical, social, emotional and spiritual aspects of care, with the goal to maximize quality of life for our patients, caregivers and families.

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

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a related specialty
• Active California medical license
• DEA registration
• Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills
• 1 year Hospice or Palliative experience

Qualifications

• Preferred: Hospice and Palliative Medicine board certification or fellowship training
• Preferred: Previous hospice, palliative care, geriatrics, hospital medicine, or complex chronic disease management experience

Skills

Compassionate and collaborative in providing exceptional end-of-life care throughout SF, Sonoma and Marin Counties.

Benefits

Meaningful work caring for patients and families during one of life's most important transitions
Flexible, fully remote practice
Collaborative and supportive physician team
Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship for physicians new to hospice
Competitive hourly compensation and call pay

Pay

Hourly rate: $145 - $150 per hour (plus up to $400 per night during on-call rotation)

Schedule

2.5 weekdays per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus Wednesday mornings), plus on-call 1 weekend (day and night) approximately every 5–6 weeks