Medical Director

Position: Hospice and Palliative Care Medical Director

Location: Benton and Franklin Counties of Washington State. (Hybrid position with required on-location services weekly) 

Discover the Area: Learn more about what the Tri-Cities has to offer by visiting Visit Tri-Cities.

Pay Range: $214,000 - $407,000 annually DOQ. Annual bonus potential of 1%-5%.

Learn More about Tri-Cities Chaplaincy 

About Us:

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy is a nonprofit agency providing compassionate hospice, palliative care, bereavement services, and crisis intervention to patients and families in Benton and Franklin Counties. We serve patients wherever they call home – whether that’s in their private residence, a care facility, or our 10-bed Hospice House. Our mission is to guide our community members to live their best lives, even and especially through the end of life. 

At Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, we’re committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families during life’s most challenging times. We invite you to be part of our mission and contribute to meaningful work that touches the heart of the communities we serve.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Hospice Medical Director. This role offers a unique opportunity to make an impact on patients, families, and our team at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy. As the Medical Director, you will oversee our Associate Physician and Nurse Practitioner while providing guidance and support across our Hospice and Palliative Care programs and educating community stakeholders on the impact of Hospice and Palliative Care. [KP1] 

Qualifications

1. Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), are licensed to practice medicine in the State of WA.

2. Maintains controlled substances registration with state and federal authorities.

3. At least one year of experience on a hospice care team or in another setting managing the care of terminally ill patients.

4. Not excluded from participating in the Medicare and Medicaid program

5. This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen which includes cannabis testing in Washington State.

Why Join Us?

· Meaningful work: Make a lasting impact on patients and families at one of life’s most significant moments.

· Supportive Environment: Collaborate with a dedicated and skilled interdisciplinary team.

· Beautiful Community: Enjoy the scenic beauty, four seasons, and community spirit of Benton and Franklin Counties.

Requirements

Note regarding the listed pay range:

At Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, we carefully establish pay ranges for our positions by taking various factors into account, including education, certifications, knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions. These ranges are tailored to match the diverse programs and services we offer. Our goal is to ensure fair compensation for candidates based on these factors while maintaining internal peer equity.

Benefits 

• Vacation: 5.23 hours per pay period (bi-weekly) and increases based on length of service.
• Wellness Days: After the 90-day introductory period, eligible employees can convert up to two sick days into wellness days.
• Annual "Yay Day": Full-time employees receive 1 paid day off every January to volunteer in the community.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 days of bereavement leave after the introductory period for the loss of an immediate family member, household pet, or service animal. 
• Sick Time: 3.69 hours per pay period. 
• Paid Holidays: Ten recognized holidays with no waiting period for new hires.
• Health Benefits: Opt-in for Low Deductible Health Benefits, Vision, and Dental starting the first month following your start date.
• Health Benefit Options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, GlobeLife Voluntary Benefits, and Life Flight.
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits: Pet Insurance, Globe Life, and Life Flight. 
• Agency-covered benefits: Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment at 1x Annual Salary, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability.
• 401k: You can start contributing right away and up to 5% employer matching after 1 year of employment for eligible employees.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Full-time employees may be eligible. More information: [PSLF Link](https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
• Tuition Assistance: After 1-year of employment, eligible employees can receive up to $5,250 annually in higher education assistance. This position is eligible for an additional $5,000 in education assistance per calendar year. 
• Continuing Education Units: Tri-Cities chaplaincy utilizes Relias Learning and CAPC for employees to earn continuing education units for their credential requirements.
• Certification and Training Opportunities: Employees can partner with their department director on professional goals that benefit the agency and themselves for certification and training opportunities. 

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

1. Demonstrate support and adherence to the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

2. Participate in community Education and Outreach to raise awareness of agency-provided programs including but not limited to hospice care, advanced care planning, and bereavement.

3. Responsible for knowledge and compliance with agency policies, procedures, and practices.

4. Responsible for maintaining and protecting Patient and agency information in a confidential manner. Practice appropriate HIPAA confidentiality by accessing patient-related information on a “need to know” basis only.

5. Reliable personal transportation, and current and valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

6. Satisfaction of state and agency requirements for Tuberculin screening. 

7. Hepatitis B immunization series, proof of series, or signed declination.

8. Proof of applicable Vaccination(s) on file or approved accommodation/declination as appropriate on file.

9. Must pass a criminal background screening and pre-employment drug screening.

10. Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (see attached physical requirements and environmental conditions).

11. Complete agency and departmental orientation and training program(s).

12. Complete all continued learning, education, policy reviews, and required training by their respective deadlines.

13. Maintain licensure(s) and certification(s) required for the position.

14. Available to work as assigned/scheduled.

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 Description

$214,000/annually - $407,000/annually