What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Physician, Medical Director position at Providence?
At Providence Oregon Hospice, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, comprehensive hospice care to patients and families in the Medford metro area. Our team is driven by our shared mission and values to provide expert, compassionate care and to ensure comfort, dignity, and peace for those we serve.
We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Hospice Physician to join our well-established interdisciplinary team. This is more than just a typical job in healthcare - it’s a true opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones during their time of greatest need. The Hospice Physician must be a strong leader, be comfortable with bedside care for highly symptomatic patients, and most importantly, support a culture of trust and collaboration amongst all hospice disciplines in order to ensure the best possible outcomes for all.
Providence Hospice Oregon is part of an integrated Home and Community Services program which collaborates with Home Health, Palliative Medicine, Geriatrics as well as hospital-based practitioners to care for patients and their families.
- Medical Director position
- Hospice fellowship/residency required
- Must display strong leadership skills
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Where You’ll Work
Providence Home Hospice has four service locations with an average daily census of 450 patients. As one of the first programs of its kind in the region and a community leader in health care, Home Hospice is connected to five Providence hospitals in the Portland metro area. Its providers, registered nurses, chaplains, social workers and other team members provide everything from pain control and comfort care to emotional, social and spiritual support for patients and their support networks.
Where You’ll Live
In the magnificent Rogue Valley, just 30 miles from the California border, Medford is the largest city in southern Oregon and serves as the region’s medical hub. Situated at an elevation of 2,000 feet, Medford enjoys a mild climate with four distinct seasons. The city offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural diversity and endless recreational activities like white-water rafting, biking, fishing, skiing and wilderness hiking.
Who You’ll Work For
Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.
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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
Job ID Number: 30114