Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Join our dedicated team as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives during their most vulnerable moments. This pivotal role offers an opportunity to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a dynamic environment, combining telehealth services with inpatient support to improve patient comfort and quality of life. Be part of a collaborative team committed to excellence in end-of-life care, and enjoy the professional fulfillment that comes with serving your community.

Required Skills:

• Active medical license in Washington (WA) and Oregon (OR), including WA DEA and OR DEA.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine (FM) or Internal Medicine (IM) within 5 years of residency.
• Extensive hospice experience for FM or IM candidates.
• Proven ability to provide comprehensive hospice and palliative care.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in telehealth technology.
• BLS certification.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Previous experience with telemedicine or telehealth services.
• Certification or specialized training in hospice and palliative care.
• Experience with inpatient and outpatient hospice settings.
• Multilingual abilities to serve diverse patient populations.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-residency hospice care experience.
• Prior work in a telehealth environment is highly desirable.

Other Requirements:

• Must have Active WA and OR medical licenses and DEA licenses.
• Availability for scheduled telehealth coverage, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.
• Ability to work 8 hours daily, with OT after 9 hours.
• Flexibility to assume call responsibilities 4-6 nights per month and approximately one weekend per month, including shared call between Portland and Medford.
• Willingness to participate in on-call duties, night admits, symptom management, and crisis visits.
• Reliable internet connection and telehealth equipment.
• This position is a locum role starting on 16/01/2026, offering $1.00/hour.

Join us now and contribute to transforming end-of-life care for patients in need. Your expertise can bring comfort, dignity, and compassion during life's most critical moments. Apply today and become a vital part of our compassionate healthcare team.

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