By The Bay Health

Hospice Physician (Part-time, Remote)

By The Bay Health  •  $150/hr  •  Larkspur, CA (Remote)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

By The Bay Health, a non-profit established in 1975, set 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.

We are seeking a part-time, remote, Hospice Physician to join our physician team

Location: Fully Remote with no routine in-person visits required (California Licensed Physician Required)
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
Position Type: Part-Time (more hours available if interested), contracted

The Hospice Physician is compassionate and collaborative in providing exceptional end-of-life care throughout SF, Sonoma and Marin Counties. This is a fully remote position with a flexible weekday schedule, making it an excellent opportunity for physicians seeking meaningful clinical work with work-life balance. The Physician is responsible for overall medical activities of patient care services and related medical administrative components. As a Hospice Physician, you will partner closely with the team to provide expert symptom management, determine hospice eligibility, and support patients and families during serious illness.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities No direct reports

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • 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

Qualifications

Required

  • 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

Preferred

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

What We Offer

  • 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

By the Bay Health follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.

By the Bay Health is proud to serve our community as an equal employment opportunity employer. Everyone is valued and welcome at BTBH. Our organization is committed to diversity, equity and continues to build a culture of inclusion by recruiting, screening, hiring and retaining any qualified individual without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military care status, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, state, or local laws.

By The Bay Health

About By The Bay Health

If you’re looking for a career that brings purpose to your everyday life, then you’re in the right place. At By The Bay Health, we live true to the philosophy of being of service to others by providing high-quality, compassionate health care services to those who need it most. Our rich tradition of serving communities across the Bay Area is underscored by the incredible growth we’ve seen over the past decade as we enter new service areas and expand care options for our patients -- and we’re looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals who want to take part in that growth.

At By The Bay Health, our teams of physicians, nurses, home health aides, and other healthcare professionals work alongside patients and families during some of the most vulnerable moments of the human experience. Our Hospice, Palliative, and Home Health care teams understand the importance of building strong, trusting relationships and providing expert care for those nearing the end-of-life, experiencing chronic pain, or those who need a little extra help receiving care at home – and as a purpose-driven non-profit, we stand proud that no patient is ever turned away due to an inability to pay.

Over the past 45 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to building an environment where employees can thrive and build meaningful careers with true impact. Our model of care is built for flexibility and opportunities for growth. Our affiliation with UCSF brings access to world renowned expertise for all of our clinicians. We are an organization found and led by nurses who understand the unique challenges health professionals face in their careers. More than a third of our staff have worked with us for more than five years and one staff member, we are proud to say, was part of the founding team in 1975.

Whatever your role with us at BTBH, you will be supported by a collaborative and diverse group of colleagues who share the same values.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Larkspur, CA
Year Founded
1975
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