Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician - Make a Meaningful Impact in Patient Care

Join our dynamic team as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician, where your expertise will directly enhance the quality of life for patients facing serious illness. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to engage in comprehensive, compassionate care through a mix of onsite and telehealth services, supporting patients and their families during challenging times. Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence, innovation, and patient-centered approaches in hospice and palliative care.

Required Skills:

• Active Oregon medical license and DEA registration
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine (FM) or Internal Medicine (IM), with substantial hospice experience
• Proven experience or significant exposure to hospice care settings
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
• Strong communication skills, empathetic patient interaction, and critical thinking
• Flexibility to work a standard schedule, with willingness to share call duties, including nights and weekends

Nice to Have

Skills:

• Prior experience in telehealth service delivery
• Familiarity with hospital-based hospice programs
• Additional certifications in end-of-life or palliative care
• Fluency in multiple languages to serve diverse patient populations

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Medical Degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of residency in FM or IM
• Demonstrated experience in hospice and palliative medicine, preferably in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Active Oregon medical license and DEA in good standing

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work onsite as needed, with potential future onsite requirements
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, with call responsibilities approximately 4-6 nights monthly and one weekend per month
• Ability to manage shifts involving complex patient care, crisis visits, and admissions
• Must adhere to all applicable state, federal, and local laws concerning licensure, certification, and practice

This role offers an hourly pay rate of $1.00, with a comprehensive benefits package including weekly pay via direct deposit, medical benefits, paid sick leave, and travel reimbursements when applicable. Benefit from our comprehensive support system, including a dedicated team focused on your success.

Take this opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives—apply today and join a team committed to compassionate, high-quality hospice care!

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #Live Your Life