Medical Director in Sacramento, CA– Full Time + Benefits

 VITAS Healthcare is seeking physicians with a passion for end-of-life care to join our team in Sacramento as an Medical Director. As a VITAS Physician, you will be providing high quality patient centered care through an interdisciplinary team approach to patients residing in our communities wherever they call home.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the medical care and treatment of patients rendered by the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT)
• Work in collaboration with the Hospice team manager to supervise the staff and volunteers of the hospice IDT to assure the maintenance of quality standards of care for patients and families
• Participate in the clinical education and training of hospice patient care, admissions, and administrative personnel

Why VITAS?

VITAS Healthcare is a pioneer in hospice care, and the largest dedicated end-of-life care provider in the United States. We provide our employees with a foundation and the stability for continual growth and advancement. We have a reputation for treating our employees like we treat our patients - with care and dignity.

As a VITAS physician, you can expect:

• Vast opportunities for professional growth and personal development
• To be at the forefront of the practice of palliative care and hospice
• The ability to focus on the patient's needs and comfort
• To provide access to hospice care to those who need it most
• A collaborative patient-centered work environment
• Access to award-winning VITAS technology that makes practicing medicine easier and more fulfilling