San Francisco, California
Posted: 30-Oct-25
Location: Larkspur, California
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 584
The Medical Director of the Palliative Care Program provides clinical, operational, and strategic leadership to ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered palliative care services. The Medical Director partners with the interdisciplinary team to expand program reach, maintain compliance, and strengthen stakeholder relationships while fostering a supportive environment for staff and learners. As a UCSF Affiliate, our team is privileged to train the next generation of HPM doctors as part of the faculty, for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship. This full-time position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment including most work from home days.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location:
Marin County
By the Bay Health follows all CDPH vaccine requirements for healthcare personnel.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Clinical & Program Leadership
- Provide overall medical leadership to the Palliative Care Program and two NPs
- Oversee delivery of high-quality, evidence-based palliative care in alignment with IDT
Team Management & Development
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary staff within the program
- Foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous learning
Quality, Compliance & Operations
- Monitor program quality metrics, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies
Additional Responsibilities
- GIP Program Oversight: Provide clinical leadership for General Inpatient (GIP) programs, supporting GIP, providing direct patient care and ensuring compliance, quality, and patient-centered care delivery
- HPM Fellowship Preceptor: Serve as a preceptor for Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellows rotating through the program, fostering clinical skills, professional growth, and mentorship
Education/Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of clinical palliative care experience, with leadership experience strongly preferred
- Has demonstrated expertise in interdisciplinary team management and program development
- Strong communication skills, with ability to engage diverse stakeholders and advocate for palliative care services
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Pay Range:
$139.00 - $144.00 hourly ($300k)
By the Bay Health is proud to serve our community as an equal employment opportunity employer. Everyone is valued and welcome at BTBH. Our organization is committed to diversity, equity and continues to build a culture of inclusion by recruiting, screening, hiring and retaining any qualified individual without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, 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, military care status, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, state, or local laws.
Education/Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of clinical palliative care experience, with leadership experience strongly preferred
- Has demonstrated expertise in interdisciplinary team management and program development
- Strong communication skills, with ability to engage diverse stakeholders and advocate for palliative care services
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
