Medical Director, Palliative Care Program

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.

This full-time position offers competitive pay, generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

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.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm; nights and weekends required throughout the year

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
• Oversee delivery of high-quality, evidence-based palliative care in alignment with

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 

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.