Physician, Palliative Care (Palo Alto, CA)

Sutter Health

Palo Alto, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Assisted Living, Customer Support/Service, Educational Evaluation, Emerging Technology, Fellowship, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospice Care, Leadership, Medicine, Nonprofit, Nursing, Operational Support, Outpatient Care, Palliative Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physician Credential, Primary Care, Quality of Care, Telemedicine
LOCATION
Palo Alto, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Opportunity Information

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a full-time, BC/BC Palliative Care Physician.

  • Resource-rich working environment.
  • Palliative Care and Support Services (PCSS) is an innovative and nationally recognized leader in delivering integrated, multidisciplinary community-based palliative care. Our outpatient palliative care practice reaches patients where they are: clinic, home, assisted living, nursing facilities and via telemedicine.
  • Collaborate with talented team of on-site primary care clinicians and medical specialists to provide comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate care for patients and families facing serious illness.
  • Formulate comprehensive care plans, patient education and ongoing evaluations in collaboration with the Sunnyvale palliative care interdisciplinary team.
  • Full-time is 35 patient contact hours. Weekly schedule is 5 days per week.
  • Work/life balance with regular hours; no night shifts or weekend call.
  • Average of 3-5 patients per day.

Qualifications

  • Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine
  • CA physician license or eligible for CA physician license

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Physician-led and collegial environment
  • Guaranteed salary
  • Shareholder-eligible after two years
  • Schedule flexibility and sabbaticals for work-life balance
  • Malpractice tail coverage
  • Relocation allowance
  • Generous benefits package
  • 401(k), cash-balance retirement plan, health savings account
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Organization Details

We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 2,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians in 40+ specialties, in practices throughout the Greater Silicon Valley Region. Our organization is nationally recognized for our excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation, and leadership.

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization of Sutter Health, providing operational and administrative support, including the latest technology, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Community Information

Located 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose, Palo Alto is part of the San Francisco Bay Area. Considered the birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto offers a remarkable blend of intellect and education, innovation and arts, culture and natural beauty. Proximity to Stanford University with its cultural and educational offerings enhance the vibrancy, innate charm and beauty of Palo Alto. Distinctive in every way, Palo Alto offers its business community a diverse and exciting environment in which to work and live.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.

About the Company

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Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1921
WEBSITE
https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/