Hospice & Palliative Care Physician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical and Program Leadership
• 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.
• Provide overall medical leadership to the Palliative Care Program and two nurse practitioners.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based palliative care in alignment with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide clinical leadership for General Inpatient (GIP) programs, including direct patient care, quality oversight, compliance, and patient-centered care delivery.
• Partner with a Marin-based hospice team to provide expert symptom management, determine hospice eligibility, and support patients and families during serious illness.
• Provide palliative care program oversight and participate in outreach activities.
Team Management and Development
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary staff within the program.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous learning.
• Serve as a preceptor for Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellows rotating through the program, supporting their clinical skills, professional growth, and mentorship.
Quality, Compliance, and Operations
• Monitor program quality metrics, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies.