What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Physician- Casual position at SHS Clinician?
Samaritan Health Services has an opportunity for a per diem Hospice Physician
Samaritan Health Services (OR), a non-profit integrated health care delivery system, is seeking a casual Hospice Physician to join our Samaritan Evergreen Hospice team in Albany, Oregon.
Samaritan Health Services is looking for a Casual MD or DO to join our team at Samaritan Evergreen Hospice in Albany, Oregon. Samaritan Evergreen Hospice supports patients and their families in end of life care through a holistic and collaborative model. Samaritan Evergreen Hospice serves patients in the mid- valley and coast including surrounding communities in Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk and Tillamook counties. Samaritan Evergreen Hospice operates one of three hospice houses in the state in a 12-bed in-patient facility serving patients who need acute symptom management.
Job Specifics
- Casual Hospice Physician
- Day shift and on call/occasional weekend’s
- 2-4, 24-48hr call shifts per month
- One shift per month on-site
- Cover call for both valley sites as well as coastal communities
- Answer calls from outpatient staff with clinical concerns (10-20 calls per shift)
- Round on Hospice House patients
- Assist with Overs for death certificates
- Face to Face visits in the field
- Potential consults at SAGH for complex patients
Job Requirements
- Board certified
- Should possess excellent clinical skills, communication skills, and a strong commitment to providing excellent care that is team oriented.
- Eligibility to work in the United States
We offer an attractive salary plus incentives, relocation assistance, paid malpractice, CME days, Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) and a competitive benefit package.
Location details
Physicians and their families will appreciate the abundant outdoor recreation opportunities available in the Willamette Valley, as well as proximity to the pristine Oregon Coast, the Cascade Mountains for snow sports, and Portland, Oregon’s largest city – all within two hours! Experience the unmatched quality of life that our area has to offer.
