Inpatient Palliative Medicine Physician

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Palliative Medicine Physician at Evergreen Health a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Palliative Care physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Palliative Care position at Evergreen Health 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.

Evergreen Health lists compensation for this physician position at $260k to $364k 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.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $364000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Kirkland, 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: Palliative medicine, Inpatient consultations, End-of-life care, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Clinical excellence, Patient safety, Serious illness management, Hospice care coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.

Core responsibilities: Provide inpatient palliative medicine consultations and follow-up visits for hospitalized adults. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including hospitalists, intensivists, and hospice providers to deliver compassionate care.

Benefits package: Hourly Rate: $125.00 - $175.00, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, On-demand Virtual Health Care, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life and Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.