Job Description

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.

For additional information please formally apply or contact Forrest Brown at FOBROWN@LHS.ORG

Compensation details: 81.1-122.47 Hourly Wage

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