Physician, AOT Palliative Care (San Francisco, CA)

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking a Palliative Medicine Physician in our Advanced Organ Therapy (AOT) Clinic. Work in one of the most desirable cities in the United States in close proximity to Silicon Valley with easy access to beaches, mountain recreation, the Sonoma wine region, and world–class restaurants. Experience exceptional work–life balance to enjoy all the area has to offer.

• Location :  1100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
• Opportunity details :
• Medical Care Delivery :  Opportunity to provide outpatient Palliative Medicine evaluation and follow–up care for patients being followed in the AOT clinic for either liver failure, heart failure, or advanced GI malignancy, including pre–transplant evaluation when required. There is an option for inpatient coverage when patients are hospitalized, if desired for continuity, and patients may also be referred to our robust inpatient PC team.
• Goal Support Care :  Facilitate discussions regarding goals of care and advance care planning, assist with complex care coordination and provide support with medical decision–making for patients and their families.
• Symptom Management :  Provide pain and symptom management support for established AOT patients.
• Team Integration :  Join a well–established Palliative Medicine department, with a rich 15+ year history, which now includes 6 physicians across 3 hospital campuses and outpatient cancer services and an inpatient Palliative Care Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration :  Collaborate extensively with multi–disciplinary AOT team, community physicians, social workers, chaplains, and administrators.

Educational Opportunity : Engage in resident education with opportunity to participate in research.

Qualifications

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Organization Details

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) serves 200 physicians practicing in 25 specialties across Northern California. SWBMG's mission is to provide integrated, comprehensive, world class, patient centered medical care, while advancing medical knowledge and educating tomorrow's physician leaders.

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is affiliated with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, a not–for–profit health care organization which provides operational support, allowing clinicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Community Information

San Francisco is the leading financial and cultural center of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and is renowned for its temperate weather, steep rolling hills, unique architecture, arts and culture, and fine dining. The population is very diverse and there is high demand for primary care.

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