Franciscan Hospice at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, part of Common Spirit Health, is the sole hospice agency in the South Sound with an inpatient hospice unit, offering the highest level of care to the patients in our community and exceptional support to our clinicians who care for them.
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Full-Time Hospice Physician to join our dedicated team at Franciscan Hospice. As a Hospice Physician, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive palliative care to patients facing terminal illnesses. This opening is for the Tacoma Metro Area and is office-based with the opportunity for home/facility visits, inpatient unit work, and the added flexibility for intermittent remote work. The schedule is Monday-Friday with rotating call coverage.
Franciscan offers a competitive compensation model and comprehensive benefits which include health, dental, vision, full malpractice coverage, CME, personal time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Franciscan is committed to being the Puget Sound's first choice for healing body, mind and spirit. We are looking for physicians and professional providers who embody a passion for excellence to help us achieve our goal. With a friendly environment and a leadership team that truly cares, our employees are proud to say they work for Franciscan. Feel good about going to work every day surrounded by people who also want to make a difference in the communities we serve.
At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We offer opportunities for physicians and advanced practice providers in a variety of settings, from community facilities to nationally recognized centers of excellence. In every CommonSpirit location, you’ll find a supportive, collegial environment and staff who are committed to delivering the highest quality of care and advancing the practice of humankindness.
Requirements include:
- MD or DO degree
- Board certified or eligible
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospice or palliative care, or a related field working with terminally ill patients
- Washington State Medical License and DEA in good standing with no restrictions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for providing compassionate end-of-life care
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and assessments for hospice patients.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Manage pain and symptom control, ensuring patients' comfort and quality of life.
- Provide medical guidance and support to patients and their families.
- Serve as the medical expert on the hospice interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in ongoing medical education and quality improvement initiatives.
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