Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, where your expertise will directly impact patients during their most vulnerable moments. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced yet rewarding environment. If you are passionate about improving quality of life for terminally ill patients and have a strong commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.

Required Skills:

• Active licensure in Washington (WA License or IMLC) and valid WA DEA registration
• Active OR License and OR DEA registration
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine (FM), Internal Medicine (IM), or Hospice (must have sufficient hospice experience if FM or IM)
• Proven experience in hospice and palliative care
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• BLS certification

Nice to Have

Skills:

• Experience with telehealth platforms
• Multiple state licensure
• Additional certifications related to hospice or palliative care
• Prior experience in a telehealth setting

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Medical degree from an accredited institution
• Residency training in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine completed within the last 5 years
• Minimum of 2 years of hospice or palliative care experience preferred

Other Requirements:

• Must be licensed to practice in Oregon (OR) and hold OR DEA license in hand
• Willingness to work approximately 40 hours per week, with guaranteed 8-hour shifts
• Availability for call coverage 4-6 nights per month and about one weekend per month; weekend coverage may be shared with NP team
• Capacity to handle complex symptom management, crisis visits, and inpatient admissions
• Ability to work in the Portland and Medford areas, including treatment of patients in southwest Washington (considered part of the Portland metro area)
• OT applies after 9 hours per day; additional reimbursements for travel, licensure, certified education, and other applicable expenses

This position offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $1.00, along with weekly pay via direct deposit, comprehensive W-2 medical benefits, paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws, and a robust referral bonus program. You will be supported by a 24/7 dedicated team committed to your success throughout your assignment. Additional reimbursements for licensure, certification, travel, and related expenses are available.

Take the next step in your medical career by applying today. Your compassionate expertise can make a meaningful difference—join us and help provide comfort and dignity to those in need.

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