Physician Hospice Palliative Care

In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

Franciscan is committed to being the Puget Sound's first choice for healing body, mind and spirit. We are looking for physicians and professional providers who embody a passion for excellence to help us achieve our goal.  With a friendly environment and a leadership team that truly cares, our employees are proud to say they work for Franciscan.  Feel good about going to work every day surrounded by people who also want to make a difference in the communities we serve.

Franciscan Hospice is the sole hospice agency in the South Sound with an inpatient hospice unit, offering the highest level of care to the patients in our community and exceptional support to our clinicians who care for them.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Full-Time Hospice Physician to join our dedicated team at Franciscan Hospice. As a Hospice Physician, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive palliative care to patients facing terminal illnesses. This opening is for the Tacoma Metro Area and is office-based with the opportunity for home/facility visits, inpatient unit work, and the added flexibility for intermittent remote work. The schedule is Monday-Friday with rotating call coverage. 

Requirements include:

• Medical Degree
• Board Certification/Board Eligible
• Washington State Medical License and DEA in good standing with no restrictions
• Stable work history with excellent clinical outcomes

Demonstrate and support of our system's Values which include:

Compassion

• Care with listening, empathy and love.
  • Accompany and comfort those in need of healing.

Inclusion

• Celebrate each person’s gifts and voice.
  • Respect the dignity of all.

Integrity

• Inspire trust through honesty.
  • Demonstrate courage in the face of inequity.

Excellence

• Serve with fullest passion, creativity and stewardship.
  • Exceed expectations of others and ourselves.

Collaboration

• Commit to the power of working together.
  • Build and nurture meaningful relationships.