Physician-Palliative Care

Company: ASANTE HEALTH SYSTEM - Medford
Location: Medford
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

Palliative Care Physician Needed in Beautiful Southern Oregon Asante Health System Medford, OR 97504 - Accepts J1 Visas: No - Accepts H1B Visas: No - Loan Assistance:Not Specified - Practice Type:Not Specified - Academic Opportunity:No - Remote Opportunity:No - Verified Date:01/24/2020 - Job ID: Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center has an opportunity for a Palliative Care physician to join an established and growing inpatient Palliative Care Team with strong community support. The responsibilities of the position include (but not limited to): - Provide Palliative Care consults and follow-ups - Provide pain and symptom management - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams - Assist with continued development of Palliative Care programs - Participate on the Ethics Committee - Provide education in-house, as well as for the community This is a full-time, employed position at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. With high quality services and the latest medical technology our 378-bed facility is the premier referral center for the region providing superb medical care with genuine human compassion. Asante has been named a Top 15 Health System in the nation for 6 years in a row by Watson Health! Our Values: Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS: - Guaranteed base salary of $220,000 per year - Annual performance incentives up to 16% of base - $50,000 signing bonus - $15,000 relocation assistance - $5,000 annual CME allowance - 30 days of paid time off per year - Excellent health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits Who We Are: Asante is a not-for-profit, comprehensive healthcare system serving 600,000 residents in and around Southern Oregon and Northern California. Asante is comprised of 3 hospitals and 38 ambulatory clinics. Progressive and visionary, Asante is in the medical forefront. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented in our organization dedicated to personalized care and sophisticated technology. With over 6,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. Our Climate: Asante is located in picturesque Southern Oregon and is known for its temperate climate with an average of 196 sunny days per year! Nestled between the Cascade and Siskiyou Mountains, Southern Oregon is in the 'rain shadow' of the mountains and avoids much of the famous Pacific Northwest moisture. Our temperate, four-season climate offers warm summers, mild winters, beautiful springs, and exquisite autumns. Our Community: Southern Oregon is a great place to live especially if you love the outdoors! We offer family-friendly communities, wonderful schools, excellent weather, abundant recreational activities, and an opportunity to enjoy a well-balanced life. Southern Oregon is known for its hiking, biking, fishing, river-boating, snow-skiing and more! Popular features of the region include Ashland Shakespeare Festival, Britt Music Festival, Crater Lake National Park, Southern Oregon University, and the Rogue River. We also have several local, award-winning wineries & vineyards. Drive to the spectacular Oregon coast in 2 hours or fly to San Francisco or Portland in 50 minutes. Rogue Valley International Airport in Medford, Oregon is centrally located and easily accessible from most airports around the country. Education: Graduate of an accredited medical school. BC/BE in Internal Medicine and successful completion of training in an ACGME accredited Palliative Care fellowship program required. License / Certification: MD or DO licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified from American Heart Association; Board Certified / Eligible in Palliative Care by the American Board of Medical Specialties; Must obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges; Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs; Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in hospital's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage. Experience: Advanced analytical skills regarding evaluation and treatment; Ability to use professional approach to problem solving during stressful situations; Communication with others shall reflect a positive attitude and enthusiasm; Behavior exemplifies organizational philosophy; Willing to attend specialty education when requested. For more information, please contact Shea Quinn, Physician Recruiter

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