Clinical Ethics Fellow - Full time, Day, Onsite

About the job

Providence is calling for Clinical Ethics Fellow - Full time, Day, Onsite

The Clinical Ethics Fellow works with the Director and Clinical Ethicist(s) to learn, develop, and practice the skills necessary to serve in the field of health care ethics through providing clinical ethics consultation, delivering ethics education, engaging in research and scholarship, and providing organizational ethics support. The Clinical Ethics Fellow promotes excellence in the professional practice of clinical ethics consultation by engaging in continuous quality improvement, peer-to-peer feedback, and contributing to the development of rigorous clinical ethics training programs with the Director, Ethicist(s), and Center staff. This position is actively engaged in bringing ethics to bear on larger health care issues that face society, the field of health care, and the healing ministry of Providence. In addition, the Clinical Ethics Fellow will be a resource embedded in the Oregon Region (yet supporting needs in the Central Division and system, as feasible) on matters related to health care ethics; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and mission integration.

In addition, under the supervision of the Director and Ethicist(s), the Clinical Ethics Fellow will learn the knowledge necessary to develop essential skills for advancing the ethical dimensions of the Providence health care ministry consistent with the Providence Mission and Values, the Center for Health Care Ethics statement of vision and the Theology and Ethics statement of Vision. The Clinical Ethics Fellow works with the Director and Ethicist(s) to engage in the various ethics participatory mechanisms across the Providence system by supporting ethics committees/councils and participating in research ethics initiatives (e.g., Institutional Review Board(s)); the Clinical Ethics Fellow may also contribute to system-wide projects and initiatives at the discretion of the Director and fellowship faculty.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Oregon Regional Shared Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Bioethics, Moral Philosophy, Moral Theology, or clinical concentration with significant coursework in Bioethics, Moral Philosophy, or Moral Theology or equivalent education/experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Terminal doctoral degree in Bioethics, Moral Philosophy, Moral Theology, or clinical concentration with significant coursework in Bioethics, Moral Philosophy, or Moral Theology or equivalent education/experience.

• Attainment of the Healthcare Ethics Consultant-Certified (HEC-C) designation in health care ethics (cf. American Society for Bioethics and Humanities) within 1 year of hire.

• 1 year of Supervised clinical ethics experience in a Catholic health care setting or other faith-based health care setting.

• 1 year of experience in a health care setting.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

About Us

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position.  The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 461638
• Job Category: Mission Services
• Posting Date: 2026-10-12
• Apply Before: 2026-10-19
• Job Schedule: Full time
• FTE: 1
• Minimum Salary: 42.55
• Maximum Salary: 66.06