Hospice Physician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Offer physician oversight for hospice patients through telephone and telemedicine consultations.

• Manage intricate symptoms and modify medications to enhance comfort and quality of life.

• Address admission and clinical consultation inquiries from nursing staff and admission teams.

• Certify hospice eligibility following Medicare guidelines.

• Work in close collaboration with hospice nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Provide after-hours physician coverage during designated call rotations.

⛳️ Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a relevant specialty.

• Active medical license in California.

• DEA registration required.

• Strong communication and clinical decision-making abilities.

• Minimum of 1 year experience in Hospice or Palliative care.

🏝️ Benefits

• Engaging work that supports patients and families during one of life’s most significant transitions.

• Fully remote practice with flexible scheduling.

• A collaborative and supportive team of physicians.

• Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship for physicians new to hospice care.

• Competitive hourly pay along with additional compensation for on-call duties.