Associate Physician (1099 Independent Contractor) - Hospice and Palliative Care

This Associate Physician (1099 Independent Contractor) - Hospice and Palliative Care position at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Palliative Care position at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy lists compensation for this physician position at $120k to $480k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $480000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Symptom Management, Pain Control, End-of-life Care, Palliative Care, Hospice Care, Interpersonal Communication, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.

Core responsibilities: Provide essential medical services for patients with serious illnesses, focusing on symptom management and pain control. Deliver compassionate end-of-life care to improve the overall quality of life for patients and their families.

Benefits package: Malpractice insurance with tail coverage ($1M/$3M), Flexible schedule, Purpose-driven work, Supportive environment, Professional growth opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.