Bythebayhealth

Hospice Physician

Sonoma, California, United States

Sponsorship not specified$145k-$150kDetected 59 days ago

Patient CareCommunicationMentoring

About the role

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.

Assists in developing the Plan of Care for each patient admitted to the Hospice program and their family, with the coordination of the patient's attending physician.
Maintains liaison with the attending physician and provide consultation with pain and symptom management.
Collaborates with hospice staff to provide effective coordination of services and evaluate delivery of care.

Licensed physician under the provisions of the California Business and Professions Code
Board certification from American Board of Hospice & Palliative medicine preferred
Demonstrated understanding and acceptance of hospice principles of care, or willingness to learn
Experience in geriatrics, skilled nursing, hospital setting, complex chronic illness care, or family medicine a good fit

The Hospice Physician is responsible for overall medical activities of patient care services, related medical administrative components, and medical liaison activities with members of the local medical community.
Our group of physicians offer training, shadowing, and ongoing learning opportunities.
Current and active medical physician license in the state of California
Reviews on a regular basis, the medical care for each patient currently admitted to the Hospice program.
Consults with team members on an on-call basis for medical issues relating to patient/family Plan of Care.
Provides 24-hour availability of physician coverage in accordance with agency policy.
By the Bay Health follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.
Education/Experience:
By the Bay Health is proud to serve our community as an equal employment opportunity employer.
All medical backgrounds encouraged to apply if you are seeking an improved physician experience and mission.
Adjacent specialties encouraged to apply; all medical backgrounds considered

der, 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,

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