By the Bay Health·Sonoma, California
The Hospice Physician manages overall medical activities for patient care services and serves as a medical liaison within the local community. Key duties include developing patient Plans of Care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to maximize quality of life.
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.
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. *This is a great opportunity for those seeking a transition into hospice or palliative medicine.
Our group of physicians offer training, shadowing, and ongoing learning opportunities.
All medical backgrounds encouraged to apply if you are seeking an improved physician experience and mission.
$145 - $150 per hour Hours: 8:30am – 5pm Location/Position Specific Responsibilities: Sonoma location; In person for IDT meetings 2 times per week. On-call: Wednesdays from 5pm – 8:30am with an additional $300 per night rate (receiving 2-3 calls) Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports By the Bay Health follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.
Candidates must be a licensed physician in California with a current DEA license. Board certification in Hospice & Palliative medicine is preferred, though all medical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.
