What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Care and Hospice Physician position at Legacy Health?
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.
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.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of 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 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.
Pay Range
USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
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.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of 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 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.
Pay Range
USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you