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.