Palliative Care and Hospice Physician

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

17h

About The Position

Overview We have a very clear mission at Legacy: to make life better for our patients, our community and each other. We show it every day; in everything we do. At Legacy, we have a fundamental responsibility to improve the wellness of everyone we touch and empower people to live healthier lives. If you are interested in joining a team that is making a difference, we would like to talk with you. Legacy Medical Group is currently seeking a Palliative Care/ Hospice Physician. Responsibilities The physician will assist the Medical Director of Palliative and Hospice Care and will act as a comfort care/end-of-life resource to Legacy Health System and its community for teaching, clinical and administrative purposes. The Physician will support the Medical Director in comfort care consultation, education of physicians and staff, administration of projects, and development of clinical policies. Excellent communication skills with staff, patients, families, and colleagues. Excellent documentation and organization (multi-tasking) skills. Aptitude for strategic planning and program development. Ability to communicate compassion and empathy. Ability to motivate others to meet challenges and succeed. Ability to act as a role model for well-being/self-care practices. Ability to work well with multidisciplinary team under pressure. Working knowledge of clinical ethics as it relates to end-of-life care. Qualification and Licensure Requirements Graduate of a four-year medical school or equivalent. Completion of a residency in an accredited residency program. Completed Palliative Care or Hospice fellowship. Current Oregon medical license. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association Willing to adhere to guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action Benefits of Working for Legacy A nonprofit that serves the community Community leader in providing healthcare and healthcare related services to the underserved Full compensation and benefits package to include competitive salary, relocation assistance, CME allowance, full medical plan, malpractice coverage, retirement and much more. Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. Sorry, no J1 or H-1B visa opportunities. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

Requirements

Graduate of a four-year medical school or equivalent
Completion of a residency in an accredited residency program
Completed Palliative Care or Hospice fellowship
Current Oregon medical license
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
Willing to adhere to guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action
Excellent communication skills with staff, patients, families, and colleagues
Excellent documentation and organization (multi-tasking) skills
Aptitude for strategic planning and program development
Ability to communicate compassion and empathy
Ability to motivate others to meet challenges and succeed
Ability to act as a role model for well-being/self-care practices
Ability to work well with multidisciplinary team under pressure
Working knowledge of clinical ethics as it relates to end-of-life care

Responsibilities

Assist the Medical Director of Palliative and Hospice Care
Act as a comfort care/end-of-life resource to Legacy Health System and its community for teaching, clinical and administrative purposes
Support the Medical Director in comfort care consultation, education of physicians and staff, administration of projects, and development of clinical policies