Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyHospice & Palliative Medicine : Hospice
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary Range$1.00
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Employment TypeLocum Tenens
Bonuses OfferedNegotiable

Job Description


Join Our Team as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist

Embark on a rewarding opportunity to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in hospice and palliative medicine. Our organization is dedicated to improving quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses, and we are seeking a highly skilled provider to join our team. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference while working within a supportive and collaborative environment, utilizing telehealth to reach patients in the southwest Washington and Portland metro areas.

Required Skills:
  • Active medical license in Washington (WA) and Oregon (OR)
  • WA DEA and OR DEA licenses
  • Board certification or Board eligibility in Family Medicine (FM) or Internal Medicine (IM) within five years of residency
  • Valid BLS certification
  • Proven experience in hospice and palliative care, with emphasis on managing complex cases
  • Excellent communication and clinical skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to work telehealth platforms efficiently and effectively

Nice to Have Skills:
  • Prior experience working in hospice settings
  • Knowledge of crisis management and symptom control
  • Experience with telehealth delivery in hospice and palliative medicine
  • Bilingual abilities to serve diverse patient populations

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 2 years of practice in hospice and palliative care
  • Demonstrated experience with telehealth patient management

Other Requirements:
  • Availability to work Monday through Friday, with occasional call nights, weekends, and shared call responsibilities with Portland and Medford teams
  • Willingness to adhere to all applicable state and federal laws and regulations
  • Flexibility to work guaranteed hours with overtime as applicable
  • Reliable internet connection and necessary hardware for telehealth services

This is a unique chance to leverage your expertise in a flexible, impactful role that emphasizes patient dignity and comfort. If you are committed to quality care and ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply now. Join us in transforming hospice care and help improve countless lives through your compassionate expertise.

Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife

Facility & Address

  • VieMed Healthcare Staffing
  • Portland OR 97213

Contact Information

Locum Jobs

This site is only intended for job seekers to contact the organizations posting jobs. Use of this site for solicitation and other unintended purposes is prohibited.

Upcoming Career Fairs