Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

Premium Rates Ongoing Need Telehealth-Based Role Providence Hospice, part of Providence St. Joseph Health, is seeking at least two (2) Hospice & Palliative Medicine physicians for an ongoing locum tenens assignment providing telehealth coverage for the Portland, OR metro area. This is a long-term vacancy search with competitive rates and a strong emphasis on quality and continuity of care. Assignment Overview Specialty: Hospice & Palliative Medicine Start Date: January 16, 2026 Duration: Ongoing Providers Needed: 2 physicians Practice Setting: 100% Telehealth EMR: Epic Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours + call Facility: Providence Hospice (Portland Metro / SW Washington coverage) Schedule & Call Monday Friday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (lunch as able) Guaranteed Hours: 8 hours per day Overtime: Applies after 9 hours/day Call: 4 6 weeknights per month 1 weekend per month Shared call between Portland & Medford Call Details: Mix of admissions, symptom management, crisis visits, GIP admits Weeknight volume varies (may range from minimal calls to multiple admits) Weekend volume can be busy depending on census and complexity NP coverage may overlap at times Patient & Clinical Scope Telehealth hospice visits and consults IDT participation Medical consults CTIs and admissions Shared census (Portland currently 350 patients across providers) Licensure & Requirements Active Oregon medical license + OR DEA (required) Active Washington medical license + WA DEA (required)- We can help with WA Licensure! Patients are treated in SW Washington as part of the Portland metro area Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible (within 5 years of residency) Preferred Background: Hospice & Palliative Medicine FM or IM physicians must have substantial hospice experience BLS required Additional Notes Telehealth role no hospital privileges required No admissions or rounding responsibilities Multiple providers accepted Epic EMR experience preferred If you are an experienced Hospice & Palliative physician looking for a stable, telehealth-focused locums opportunity with a respected health system, this role offers excellent work-life balance and long-term consistency. Reach out to discuss rates, call expectations, and onboarding details.

Created: 2026-04-03