Palliative Care and Hospice Physician

About the Role

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 by being a comfort care/end-of-life resource for Legacy Health System.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Medical Director of Palliative and Hospice Care and 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.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of a four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent. Completion of a residency in an accredited residency program.

Experience: Prefer four or more years of experience including experience in leadership of consultations, policy development, adult medical education, and a fellowship in Palliative Care.

Skills

• 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 a multidisciplinary team under pressure.
• Working knowledge of clinical ethics as it relates to end-of-life care.

Licensure

• Board eligibility required; prefer board certification and certification in palliative medicine.
• Medical License for the applicable state.