Hospice Physician (Contract)

Hospice Physician (Contract)# Hospice Physician (Contract)Main Office - Eureka, CA 95503Start Date 08/13/2026## OverviewPosition TypePart Time## DescriptionThe part-time Hospice Physician provides medical oversight and clinical support to Hospice of Humboldt, with primary responsibility for **after-hour and weekend physician call coverage**. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary hospice team, the Hospice Physician assists in managing symptom control, addressing urgent clinical concerns, providing guidance to nursing staff, and supporting high-quality end-of-life care for hospice patients.This position serves as a key clinical resource during non-business hours, helping ensure timely medical decision-making, patient comfort, and continuity of care. The Hospice Physician participates in telephone consultation, medication management, certification and recertification activities as needed, and may provide occasional in-person evaluations when clinically appropriate.The ideal candidate is a compassionate physician with experience in hospice, palliative care, family medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics, or a related field and a commitment to patient-centered end-of-life care.## Qualifications & Work Details**Required*** Graduate of an accredited medical school.* Current license to practice medicine in California.* Current DEA license.**Preferred**: Admitting privileges at local hospitals**Work Location:** Remote with the ability to provide in-person care, as needed.**Compensation**: $100/hour for active work plus $200 on-call stipend per shift
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