Palliative Care Medical Director

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

Your Role With Us:

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a full-time Medical Director to oversee our established, hospital-based Palliative Care team, as well as provide services to our patients. Salem Health's Palliative Care program has a collaborative interdisciplinary team, who have developed and fostered strong relationships and support throughout the organization. As our Medical Director, you would be joining a large, dedicated team of physicians, Social Workers, RN, support staff, with access to Chaplains and an Ethicist.

Our group offers a flexible four-day work week with dedicated clinical and administrative days where you will work closely with a dedicated dyad business manager and have additional dyad clinical and operations leadership support.

Background/Expertise:

• Hold current, unrestricted Oregon medical license.
• Graduated from an approved school of medicine.
• Achieved ABMS/AOA Board Certification a medical or surgical specialty; **AND**
• American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (ABHPM) certification **OR**
• Have completed a Palliative Medicine Fellowship **AND**
• Demonstrate direct participation in the active care of at least 100 terminal or severely and chronically ill patients, including 25 hospital inpatients, for whom Palliative Medicine was a predominant goal of care, during the past 24 months.
• Have at least three years of hospital experience in Palliative Care
• Leadership experience is preferred

Total Rewards Offerings:

• Highly competitive, market-leading base salary plus leadership stipend
• Generous hiring incentives including start bonus, education assistance and relocation
• CME annual stipend
• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Public service loan forgiveness eligible employer

Why Salem Health?

Recognized as a Top Workplace in Oregon and honored multiple times by the community, Salem Health fosters a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Welcome to Salem, Oregon!

Offering a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness, Salem is a wonderful area to call home. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, enjoy the breathtaking scenery of lush vineyards and picturesque landscapes, creating an ideal environment for all outdoor enthusiasts. Our vibrant community fosters a welcoming atmosphere, with diverse cultural events, local festivals and a thriving arts scene, ensuring there's always something exciting to explore. Additionally, Salem's strategic location provides easy access to the culture of Portland, the stunning Oregon coast and the majestic Cascade Mountains, offering a myriad of recreational opportunities year-round.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact physician.recruitment@salemhealth.org