Per Diem Hospice Physician – Remote Palliative Care

Franciscan Medical Group; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 206,000; Part time

Job summary

Franciscan Hospice seeks a compassionate Hospice Physician for the Tacoma Metro Area. This per diem role is remote and office-based with opportunities for home/facility visits and inpatient unit work.

Candidates should be BC/BE in Hospice or Palliative Medicine, MD or DO, and licensed in Washington. The role includes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and ongoing clinical education in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice or Pallitative Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted license in Washington state.
• DEA with prescriptive authority eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and assessments for hospice patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Manage pain and symptom control to ensure 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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hospice/Palliative Medicine

Job description

Franciscan Hospice seeks a compassionate Hospice Physician for the Tacoma Metro Area. This per diem role is remote and office-based with opportunities for home/facility visits and inpatient unit work.

Candidates should be BC/BE in Hospice or Palliative Medicine, MD or DO, and licensed in Washington. The role includes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and ongoing clinical education in a supportive environment.