Palliative Care Physician

Legacy Health•Vancouver, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. If your skill and compassion as a palliative and hospice care physician reflect that mission, you belong at Legacy, making a difference for patients being a comfort care/end-of-life resource for Legacy.

Requirements

Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent.
Completion of a residency in an accredited residency program.
Excellent communication skills with staff, patients and 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.
Board eligibility required.
Medical License for the applicable state.

Nice To Haves

Prefer four or more years of experience including experience in leadership of consultations, policy development, adult medical education and a fellowship in Palliative Care.
Prefer board certification and certification in palliative medicine.

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.