Palliative Care Physician

Legacy Health • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Palliative Care Physician assists the Medical Director of Palliative Care and serves as a comfort care and end-of-life resource for Legacy Health System and its community. The role supports comfort care consultations, education for physicians and staff, project administration, and development of clinical policies. Work includes clinical, teaching, and administrative purposes.

Requirements

• Graduate of a four-year U.S. medical school or equivalent.
• Completion of a residency in an accredited residency program.
• Board eligibility required.
• Medical license for the applicable state.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, patients, families, and colleagues.
• Excellent documentation, organization, and multitasking 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 and self-care practices.
• Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team under pressure.
• Working knowledge of clinical ethics as they relate to end-of-life care.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years of experience, including experience in leadership of consultations, policy development, and adult medical education.
• Fellowship in Palliative Care.
• Board certification and certification in palliative medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Medical Director of Palliative Care.
• Serve as a comfort care and end-of-life resource for Legacy Health System and its community for teaching, clinical, and administrative purposes.
• Support comfort care consultations.
• Educate physicians and staff.
• Administer projects.
• Develop clinical policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree