Join Our Team as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician

Are you a compassionate physician dedicated to improving quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses? We are seeking a skilled and committed Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist to join our dynamic healthcare team. This critical role offers the opportunity to provide expert care, manage complex symptoms, and support patients and their families through challenging times. Make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and dedication.

Required Skills:

• Active Oregon Medical License and DEA certification
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine (FM) or Internal Medicine (IM); hospice experience preferred
• Extensive experience in hospice care, especially for FM or IM physicians
• Proven ability to handle complex symptom management, crisis visits, and crisis admits
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Willingness to work both onsite and via telehealth, with potential onsite requirements in the future
• Strong understanding of hospice protocols, patient advocacy, and end-of-life care

Nice to Have Skills:

• Prior experience with telehealth services
• Experience working in a combined inpatient and outpatient hospice setting
• BLS certification
• Familiarity with cross-location shared call responsibilities

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Medical degree from an accredited institution
• Residency training in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• At least 2+ years of experience in hospice and palliative care
• Comfort with flexible scheduling, including call nights, weekends, and varied patient acuity

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work approximately 8 hours per day, with overtime applying after 9 hours
• Willingness to participate in shared call duties, including some evenings, nights, and weekends
• Eligible for travel reimbursements, licensure, and certification renewals as applicable
• Demonstrated adaptability to shift between onsite and telehealth modalities based on operational needs

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to compassionate, patient-centered care in a rewarding specialty. We invite motivated, dedicated physicians to apply and join our team. Your expertise can make a lasting difference in patients' lives take the next step in your career today.

Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00

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