Hospice​/Palliative Medicine Physician

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician

Join our compassionate team as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives during their most vulnerable moments. This full-time locum role offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where your expertise will provide comfort, relief, and dignity to patients facing serious illness. Whether onsite or via telehealth, you'll work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional care.

Your work will be vital in supporting patients and families through complex medical and emotional challenges, ensuring quality end-of-life experiences.

Required Skills:

• Active Oregon medical license and DEA registration
• Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine or Board Eligible within 5 years of residency
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Surgical, medical, or family medicine background with extensive hospice experience (if Board Eligible)
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt to both onsite and telehealth settings

Nice to Have

Skills:

• Experience with telehealth platforms and remote patient monitoring
• Prior experience in inpatient and outpatient hospice settings
• Ability to handle complex symptom management and crisis intervention
• Flexibility to work variable shifts, including nights and weekends

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with completed residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Demonstrated prior hospice care experience, especially in settings involving complex patient needs
• Minimum of 2 years of hospice or palliative care practice in a clinical setting

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work onsite as needed, with eventual potential for full onsite work later in January
• Active Oregon medical license and DEA registration required
• Ability to work guaranteed 8 hours per day, with overtime after 9 hours
• Call responsibilities 4-6 nights and approximately 1 weekend per month, shared between Portland and Medford locations
• Availability to participate in telehealth visits, consultation calls, and crisis management as part of the interdisciplinary team

Competitive hourly pay rate of $1.00, complemented by comprehensive benefits including weekly direct deposit pay, medical coverage, referral bonuses, licensure and travel reimbursements, and paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws. Embrace this opportunity to provide vital end-of-life care in a fulfilling, flexible, and supportive environment. Apply now and take the next step in your hospice and palliative care career.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply