What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Physician (1099 Independent Contractor) - Hospice and Palliative Care position at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy?
Description
Position: Associate Physician – Hospice and Palliative Care
Location: Benton County and Franklin County in Washington State
Type: Independent Contractor (1099), Safety Sensitive
Schedule: On-site availability is required. The schedule is determined based on the physician's availability and the agency's needs, in collaboration with our Hospice Scheduler, and finalized four weeks in advance.
Malpractice Insurance: Tri-Cities Chaplaincy provides liability and malpractice insurance with the following coverage which includes tail coverage: $1,000,000 per claim and $3,000,000 aggregate
Compensation Rates:
- On-Call: $20/per hour billed in 1-hour increments ($480 for 24 hours)
- Active Time: $120/per hour billed in 15-minute increments.
- Holiday Active Time: $180/per hour billed in 15-minute increments.
Job Summary:
Join our compassionate team at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy as an Associate Physician specializing in Hospice and Palliative Care. Your role will involve providing essential medical services to support patients facing serious illnesses and end-of-life, focusing on comfort-based care and improving quality of life. If you're a dedicated MD or DO with excellent communication skills and a passion for end-of-life care, we'd love to have you on board.
At Tri-Cities Chaplaincy our mission is to guide our community members to live their best lives, even and especially through the end of life.
Why Join Us?
- Fulfilling work in a supportive environment.
- Flexibility with a 1099 contract status.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Medicine (DO), from an accredited school.
- Washington State unrestricted professional license.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Previous experience in hospice and palliative care settings is preferred.
- This position is designated as safety-sensitive and will require pre-employment drug testing, which includes cannabis testing in WA State.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Please contact human resources at hr@tccbestlife.org for questions regarding the physical and environmental conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Tri-Cities Chaplaincy is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service, and veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
Salary : $20 - $480
