Assistant Professor, Palliative Care (0.5 FTE)
About The Position
The Division of Hematology and Oncology, Section of Palliative Care at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine physician to join its interdisciplinary team. This hybrid role includes approximately equal inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities, providing comprehensive palliative care to patients with serious illness across the full continuum of care. Live and work in Portland, a vibrant city with outstanding food, arts, and culture, and easy access to world-class hiking, skiing, and coastline adventures. When you apply, please upload a Resume/CV and Letter of Interest.
Requirements
- MD/DO
- U.S. Board certified/eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Licensed to practice medicine in Oregon
Responsibilities
- Inpatient Care (approximately 50%): Provide inpatient palliative care consultation for patients with serious and life-limiting illness across medical and surgical services
- Partner closely with primary teams, specialists, nursing, social work, chaplaincy, pharmacy, and other disciplines to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care
- Support complex symptom management, serious illness communication, and transitions of care
- Provide in-person weekday coverage, with participation in a shared after-hours pager call rotation by phone only
- Participate in relevant institutional committees and clinical review meetings to provide palliative care representation
- Outpatient Care (approximately 50%): Provide longitudinal outpatient palliative care for patients and families navigating serious oncologic illness at the Knight Cancer Institute
- Collaborate with specialty clinics and referring providers to support symptom management, goals of care, and continuity across care settings
- Contribute to program development and optimization of outpatient palliative care models
- Participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and other learners in palliative care principles and practice
- Engage in bedside teaching, didactic sessions, and interdisciplinary learning activities
- Contribute to the academic mission of OHSU through clinical education, quality improvement, scholarship, or program development, consistent with the candidate’s interests and academic track
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision plans
- generous paid time off
- multiple retirement options
- participation in the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- wellness support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
