Physician – Palliative Care (.7 FTE)

2 months ago
United States$237k–265kFull TimePalliative Care
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Minnesota Physicians as a Physician – Palliative Care (.7 FTE) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide timely access and care to patients with palliative care needs.
  • Provide all necessary acute care services to patients at M Health Fairview Provide timely consultations to r.
  • provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and educatio.
  • provide a safe and healthy environment for those we serve, and to set an example for our neighbors.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited ACGME Hospice and Palliative Medicine training program.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $237,000 to $265,000 annually.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with University of Minnesota Physicians in United States.

Key Skills

Palliative CareHospice CareAcute Care ServicesDiagnosisTreatment PlanningPatient CommunicationFamily CommunicationPrognosis DiscussionCollaborationConsultation
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician – Palliative Care (.7 FTE) position at University of Minnesota Physicians includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Palliative Care — Physician Career Context

This Palliative Care position at University of Minnesota Physicians 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.

Compensation Analysis

University of Minnesota Physicians lists compensation for this physician position at $237k to $265k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($237k–$265k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Palliative Care, Hospice Care, Acute Care Services, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Patient Communication, Family Communication, Prognosis Discussion. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide timely palliative care services across multiple locations, including acute care at M Health Fairview. Responsibilities also involve communicating diagnoses, treatments, and prognosis clearly to patients, families, and referring ...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan, 401K Employer Contribution, Flexible Time Off, Well-being Program, CME Allowance, License Allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About University of Minnesota Physicians

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Discount Plan
401K Employer Contribution
Flexible Time Off
Well-being Program
CME Allowance
License Allowance

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago

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