Board Certified Palliative Care Physician - San Diego, CA
Supportive Care Specialists · San Diego, CA
FULL-TIME
Posted Oct 16, 2026
130 an hour
Job Description
Palliative Care Physician (Board Certified) - San Diego, CA
Join Supportive Care Specialists and improve the lives of patients and families when it matters most
About Us
Supportive Care Specialists provides palliative care to patients with serious illness across San Diego, primarily in Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) and acute care hospitals. Our physicians have clinical autonomy and a dedicated Nurse Practitioner, so you can spend your time on patients rather than paperwork.
Why Join Us?
We are actively searching for a compassionate, Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Palliative Care Physician to become a key member of our dynamic San Diego, CA team. This position represents far more than a typical role—it is a chance to leave a lasting, positive impression on patients and their loved ones while benefiting from the flexibility and backing required to flourish professionally. Working alongside a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will oversee patient care with clinical autonomy, customizing your daily routine to balance your work and personal life.
The Role
We’re hiring a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Palliative Care Physician to join our San Diego team. You’ll lead patient care alongside a dedicated NP and set your own rounding schedule.
Responsibilities
• Lead daily rounds with NP support for visits, documentation, and follow-up
• Manage complex symptoms in patients with serious illness, including prescribing and monitoring treatment response
• Guide patients and families through difficult decisions, goals-of-care conversations, and advance care planning
• Coordinate with specialists (oncology, cardiology, and others) and primary care physicians to integrate palliative care into overall treatment
• Develop individualized care plans focused on patient safety and quality of life
• Document in the EHR and support smooth care transitions, including hospital to home
Qualifications
• MD from an accredited medical school
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Active California medical license
• Active DEA registration
• Acute care or LTAC experience preferred, not required
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and multi-specialty teams
• A compassionate, patient-centered approach
What We Offer
• Flexible schedule: you control your daily schedule and pace
• Dedicated NP who helps with rounds, charting, and family updates
• Administrative team that handles operational tasks
• Collaborative, multi-specialty environment
• Ongoing education and training in palliative medicine
• Competitive salary, health coverage, and retirement plan
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed. We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: $130.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
• Malpractice insurance
Work Location: In person
Join Supportive Care Specialists and improve the lives of patients and families when it matters most
About Us
Supportive Care Specialists provides palliative care to patients with serious illness across San Diego, primarily in Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) and acute care hospitals. Our physicians have clinical autonomy and a dedicated Nurse Practitioner, so you can spend your time on patients rather than paperwork.
Why Join Us?
We are actively searching for a compassionate, Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Palliative Care Physician to become a key member of our dynamic San Diego, CA team. This position represents far more than a typical role—it is a chance to leave a lasting, positive impression on patients and their loved ones while benefiting from the flexibility and backing required to flourish professionally. Working alongside a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will oversee patient care with clinical autonomy, customizing your daily routine to balance your work and personal life.
The Role
We’re hiring a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Palliative Care Physician to join our San Diego team. You’ll lead patient care alongside a dedicated NP and set your own rounding schedule.
Responsibilities
• Lead daily rounds with NP support for visits, documentation, and follow-up
• Manage complex symptoms in patients with serious illness, including prescribing and monitoring treatment response
• Guide patients and families through difficult decisions, goals-of-care conversations, and advance care planning
• Coordinate with specialists (oncology, cardiology, and others) and primary care physicians to integrate palliative care into overall treatment
• Develop individualized care plans focused on patient safety and quality of life
• Document in the EHR and support smooth care transitions, including hospital to home
Qualifications
• MD from an accredited medical school
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Active California medical license
• Active DEA registration
• Acute care or LTAC experience preferred, not required
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and multi-specialty teams
• A compassionate, patient-centered approach
What We Offer
• Flexible schedule: you control your daily schedule and pace
• Dedicated NP who helps with rounds, charting, and family updates
• Administrative team that handles operational tasks
• Collaborative, multi-specialty environment
• Ongoing education and training in palliative medicine
• Competitive salary, health coverage, and retirement plan
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed. We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: $130.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
• Malpractice insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits
- Health insurance
Additional Details
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Country
- US
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