Hospice & Palliative Care Medical Director

The VA Northern California Health Care System is seeking a Hospice & Palliative Care (HPC) Medical Director to lead a 16-bed hospice unit at the Martinez Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care. This role provides clinical and leadership oversight, guiding an interdisciplinary team to deliver person-centered care for Veterans. The position offers a balance of clinical practice, program development, and committee participation within a supportive federal healthcare environment. Practice Info 16-bed hospice unit at the Martinez Center for Rehabilitation and Extended Care (CREC) Geriatrics & Extended Care (GEC) Medical Staff GEC Oversight Committee Shift & Schedule Monday–Friday; 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Flexible start/end times Compressed tour available Responsibilities Provide clinical oversight for the 16-bed hospice unit at CREC Lead programmatic planning and quality improvements for hospice & palliative care services Collaborate with GEC leadership and interdisciplinary teams Participate in assigned committee meetings and support compliance with system policies Deliver compassionate care aligned with the goals and values of the VA and the Veteran community Compensation Salary Range: $250,000 – $316,000, plus performance incentives Guaranteed annual salary increases Up to $15,000 annual performance bonus Benefits Up to 26 days paid vacation, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays Federal retirement plan + separate 401K with agency match Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options CME: $1,000 + 5 days paid CME leave 12 weeks paid parental leave Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility — up to $200,000 in student loan repayment