Physician – Palliative Care (.7 FTE)

Palliative CareNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$234k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a Palliative Care Physician to join our practice in Maplewood, Woodbury, and as needed the University of Minnesota Medical Center.

Practice Highlights

Work in collaboration with other physicians, APPs, palliative care social workers and chaplains to 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 requesting clinicians in different settings, ensure proper care, diagnosis and treatment as necessary

Communicate with patients and families to explain diagnoses, diagnostic or therapeutic treatments, procedures, and prognosis, as well as discuss potential or expected outcomes. Communicate to primary and/or referring physicians.

Qualifications

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

Board Eligible/certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

Pay and Benefits

We're proud to offer competitive compensation and a market-leading benefits package to support our employees and their families.

The full-time salary is $234,000 commensurate with practice experience and may also include incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation components. Salary prorated based on FTE.

Total compensation is enhanced by a robust benefits package that supports physical, mental, and financial well-being. Highlights include:

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
  • Substantial 401K employer contribution

Generous Flexible Time Off

  • Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
  • Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
  • Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
  • As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Additional information on our benefits can be found here.

M Health and Clinical Partnerships

Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living.

You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

  • Explore Minnesota
  • Greater Minneapolis – St. Paul Metropolitan Area

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,500 physicians, 500 advanced practice providers, and 200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide timely palliative care consultations and acute care services to patients. They are responsible for explaining diagnoses, treatments, and prognoses to patients and families while maintaining clear communication with referring physicians.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Hospice medicineClinical consultationPatient diagnosisTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaboration

Palliative Care — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$234k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $237k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Palliative Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 95 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Maplewood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$335k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,508/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University of Minnesota Physicians

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Vision discount plan
Substantial 401K employer contribution
Generous flexible time off
Well-being program
CME allowance
License, board certification, and DEA fees covered
Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance