Per Diem Hospice Physician — Remote & On-Site Care Expert

Franciscan Medical Group; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington seeks a compassionate Hospice Physician to join our per diem Hospice group. You will diagnose and manage complex palliative cases, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and provide care across remote, office-based, home and facility visits, including potential inpatient unit duties.

Requirements include MD/DO, Board Certification in Hospice/Palliative Medicine, active WA license, and DEA with prescriptive authority.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Board Certified in Hospice or Pallative Medicine (sic)
• Active, unrestricted license in Washington
• DEA with prescriptive authority for the practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for compassionate end-of-life care

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and assessments for hospice patients
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with the interdisciplinary care team
• Manage pain and symptom control to ensure patient comfort and quality of life
• Provide medical guidance and support to patients and families
• Serve as medical expert on the hospice interdisciplinary team
• Participate in ongoing medical education and quality improvement initiatives
• Coordinate per diem coverage and availability

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified in Hospice/Palliative Medicine

Active WA license

DEA license with prescriptive authority

Excellent communication

Compassionate end-of-life care

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington seeks a compassionate Hospice Physician to join our per diem Hospice group. You will diagnose and manage complex palliative cases, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and provide care across remote, office-based, home and facility visits, including potential inpatient unit duties.

Requirements include MD/DO, Board Certification in Hospice/Palliative Medicine, active WA license, and DEA with prescriptive authority.