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.

• 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)

• 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

• Telehealth hospice visits and consults

• IDT participation

• Medical consults

• CTIs and admissions

• Shared census (Portland currently 350 patients across providers)

• 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

• 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.