Associate Physician (1099 Independent Contractor) - Hospice and Palliative Care

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy • Richland, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Physician, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Care, will provide essential medical services to support patients facing serious illnesses, focusing on symptom management, pain control, and improving the quality of life. This position is designed for physicians who prefer independent contractor status and are dedicated to delivering compassionate end-of-life care.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Washington State medical license.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and empathetic approach.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospice and palliative care team.
• Profound understanding of the principles and practices of compassionate end-of-life care.
• This position is designated as safety-sensitive and will require passing a pre-employment drug testing, which includes cannabis testing in WA State.
• Maintain reliable personal transportation.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance per state requirements.
• Satisfy state and agency health requirements by providing proof of immunization, declinations, or approved accommodations as applicable.
• Pass criminal background and drug screenings.
• Meet the physical and environmental requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in hospice and palliative care settings is strongly preferred.
• Board certification in hospice and palliative medicine or related specialty.
• Understanding of the principles and practices of compassionate end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential medical services to support patients facing serious illnesses.
• Focus on symptom management, pain control, and improving the quality of life.
• Deliver compassionate end-of-life care.
• Participate in education and outreach activities to promote agency programs, including hospice care, advanced planning, and bereavement services.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with agency policies, procedures, and practices.
• Protect patient and agency information per HIPAA guidelines. Only access information on a need-to-know basis.
• Complete agency and departmental orientation and required training programs.
• Complete ongoing education, policy reviews, and training by designated deadlines.
• Maintain current licensure(s) and certifications(s) required for the role.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
• Be available to work as assigned or scheduled.

Benefits

• Malpractice Insurance: Tri-Cities Chaplaincy provides liability and malpractice insurance with the following coverage which includes tail coverage:$1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 aggregate

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree