Hospice - Physician
Company: Sharp Community Medical Group
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Hospice - Physician at Sharp Community Medical Group summary:
The Hospice Team Physician provides clinical and administrative
oversight for hospice patients, ensuring compliance with Medicare
regulations and high standards of end-of-life care.
Responsibilities include certifying patient eligibility, reviewing
treatment plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and
conducting home visits. The role also involves educating staff,
managing documentation, and serving as the physician designee when
needed. Position: Hospice Team Physician at SharpCare Medical Group
Location: San Diego, CA Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $275,000
to $290,000.00 (Based on experience) About Us: Welcome to SharpCare
Medical Group, a beacon of innovation in the heart of San Diego,
California. Our rapidly expanding medical group, supported by a
robust Independent Physician Association, delivers both the allure
of a large practice and the personalized touch of a smaller one. At
SharpCare Medical Group, we merge the freedom of independent
practice with comprehensive support services, freeing you to focus
on what you do best: caring for patients. Join us in America’s
Finest City and thrive in a professional landscape designed to
fulfill your aspirations without the administrative hassle. We are
seeking a dedicated and compassionate Team Physician to provide
essential administrative and clinical services to hospice patients.
This role is critical in maintaining high standards of care and
ensuring compliance with Medicare guidelines. Description of
Services and Responsibilities Administrative Services Serve as the
physician designee (as defined in 42 CFR §418.3) when the Medical
Director is unavailable, according to a mutually agreed schedule.
Be available to hospice staff for clinical guidance and patient
care needs. Patient Responsibilities Review and document clinical
information for each hospice patient and certify life expectancy of
six months or less, considering: Primary terminal condition Related
and unrelated diagnoses Subjective and objective medical findings
Medication regimen (hospice-related/covered vs. non-covered)
Recommended treatment interventions and appropriateness Collaborate
with the attending physician and interdisciplinary team to:
Establish and review the plan of care at intervals no greater than
15 days Determine continued eligibility before each recertification
period (§ 418.21(a)) Participate in case conference meetings as
requested Work with the Utilization Review Department to identify
appropriate ICD-10 codes. Review and sign C2 (Controlled Drugs)
prescriptions and death certificates, ensuring legal compliance and
accuracy. Make home visits with hospice staff for clinical guidance
and care plan adjustments. Facilitate communication between medical
and hospice staff as needed. May assume attending physician role
for General In-Patient level of care in hospice homes and Sharp
Hospitals (with privileges), though these services are not billed
as administrative services. Document in the Electronic Health
Record per agency protocol. Perform face-to-face encounter visits
per Medicare and hospice policy. Educate hospice staff through
formal and informal in-services. If you are passionate about
end-of-life care and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite
you to apply and join our dedicated team. Benefits - Why You'll
Love Working With Us: Comprehensive Healthcare Package:
Medical/Dental/Vision Retirement Planning: Robust retirement
benefits to secure your future Generous Time Off: Paid Time Off,
Sick Time Continuing Education: CME Allowance SharpCare an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other
things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any
other protected class. Keywords: hospice care, end-of-life care,
physician designee, Medicare compliance, clinical guidance, patient
certification, electronic health records, home visits, palliative
care, SharpCare Medical Group
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