Emergency Medicine Physician - House Calls - $1K per House Calls

Sollis Health•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Sollis Health is hiring a per-diem Emergency Medicine Physician to provide concierge house calls to adult and pediatric patients, primarily in the San Francisco area. The physician responds to requests as needed, typically after receiving a text asking whether they can see a patient within an hour. Compensation is piece-rate at $1,000 per house call. The physician evaluates and treats urgent and emergent conditions in patients’ homes or other settings outside a clinic, helping reduce the need for emergency-department visits. The role also includes coordinating follow-up care with patients’ primary care physicians, specialists, Sollis teams, and medical partners. Physicians may occasionally cover shifts in Sollis centers or clinics when an urgent need arises.

Requirements

Medical degree from an accredited university.
Physician state license and ability to practice in California.
ABEM board certification or board eligibility.
At least 2 years of experience as a physician in emergency departments and/or urgent care centers.
DEA license.
Strong clinical skills.
Tech-savvy, with the ability to use or learn systems including Athena Health and Microsoft Teams.
Strong technical skills, including phlebotomy, peripheral IV placement, and medication administration.
Excellent bedside manner and desire to provide an exceptional level of service.
Comfort working with emergency-department and urgent-care patients.
Ability to adapt and work in a fluid, multitasking environment.
Strong process and organizational skills.
Ability to problem-solve and think creatively.

Nice To Haves

Concierge, house-call, or EMS/prehospital experience.
Excellent clinical care and patient satisfaction in emergency-department and urgent-care settings.

Responsibilities

Formulate differential diagnoses and treatment plans for urgent and emergent care in patients’ homes or other non-clinic settings.
Coordinate house-call requests with House Call Coordinators and respond to patient-care requests promptly while on shift.
Perform medical evaluations and use imaging studies obtained at home as part of patient assessment.
Keep the house-call provider bag properly stocked.
Obtain clinical samples, including blood, urine, and pharyngeal swabs, for point-of-care or laboratory testing.
Perform procedures including IV access, phlebotomy, rapid point-of-care tests, IV medication and fluid administration, and EKGs.
Document clinical evaluations and treatment in the Athena Health electronic health record.
Provide patient education and clinical guidance with empathetic, patient-centered communication; answer patient questions professionally.
Communicate with patients’ primary care physicians and specialists about assessments and care plans, and coordinate follow-up care.
Work with the Medical Director and clinical team to follow policies and deliver quality care.
Coordinate additional care with the After Care team at Sollis centers or with Medical Partners.
Occasionally cover shifts in Sollis flagship locations, centers, and clinics when an urgent need arises.
Perform related duties as requested.