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Clinical Ethics Fellow - Full time, Day, Onsite

Providence · Portland, OR · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$42.55–$66.06/hrFull-time

About the role

The Clinical Ethics Fellow works with the Director and Clinical Ethicist(s) to learn, develop, and practice the skills necessary to serve in the field of health care ethics through providing clinical ethics consultation, delivering ethics education, engaging in research and scholarship, and providing organizational ethics support. The Fellow promotes excellence in clinical ethics consultation via continuous quality improvement, peer-to-peer feedback, and contributing to the development of rigorous clinical ethics training programs, while engaging in broader health care ethics issues facing society, the field, and Providence's healing ministry. The Fellow serves as a resource embedded in the Oregon Region (supporting the Central Division and system as feasible) on matters related to health care ethics, diversity, equity, inclusion, and mission integration, and learns under supervision to develop essential skills for advancing the ethical dimensions of Providence’s health care ministry consistent with the Providence Mission and Values, the Center for Health Care Ethics statement of vision, and the Theology and Ethics statement of Vision.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical ethics consultation
  • Deliver ethics education
  • Engage in research and scholarship
  • Provide organizational ethics support
  • Promote excellence through continuous quality improvement, peer-to-peer feedback, and development of rigorous clinical ethics training programs
  • Bring ethics to bear on larger health care issues facing society, the field, and Providence's healing ministry
  • Serve as a resource embedded in the Oregon Region (supporting Central Division and system as feasible) on health care ethics, diversity, equity, inclusion, and mission integration
  • Under supervision, learn knowledge to develop essential skills for advancing the ethical dimensions of Providence health care ministry consistent with Providence Mission and Values, Center for Health Care Ethics vision, and Theology and Ethics vision
  • Engage in ethics participatory mechanisms across the Providence system by supporting ethics committees/councils and participating in research ethics initiatives (e.g., Institutional Review Board)
  • Contribute to system-wide projects and initiatives at the discretion of the Director and fellowship faculty

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Bioethics, Moral Philosophy, Moral Theology, or clinical concentration with significant coursework in Bioethics, Moral Philosophy, or Moral Theology or equivalent education/experience

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or terminal doctoral degree in Bioethics, Moral Philosophy, Moral Theology, or clinical concentration with significant coursework in Bioethics, Moral Philosophy, or Moral Theology or equivalent education/experience
  • Attainment of the Healthcare Ethics Consultant-Certified (HEC-C) designation within 1 year of hire
  • 1 year of supervised clinical ethics experience in a Catholic or other faith‑based health

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