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Palliative Care Physician - University Cancer & Blood Center

Palliative CareFull-Time

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Palliative Care Physician Opportunity
  • University Cancer & Blood Center
  • Athens, GA

Position Summary

  • Occupation: Physician
  • Specialty: Palliative Care
  • Employment: Full-Time
  • Setting: Private Practice, Outpatient
  • Board Certification: BE/BC
  • Degree: MD/DO

Experience Needed

Experienced Physicians preferred; Fellows encouraged to apply

About the Role

University Cancer & Blood Center is seeking a Palliative Care Physician to join its compassionate care team and our growing Living Well Program in Athens.

This unique program provides comprehensive support across the full range of cancer care and offers services such as social support, transportation assistance, and specialized palliative care.

Within the palliative care component, you will work alongside Palliative Care-certified Advanced Practice Providers to deliver patient-centered, interdisciplinary care focused on quality of life and symptom management.

The Live Well program is a vital extension of our mission to achieve the best possible outcome for every patient who walks through our doors. As part of a practice that values innovation and excellence, you will be joining a culture that attracts some of the best cancer minds in the country.

About Athens, GA

Athens is a vibrant and welcoming community known for its rich culture, historic charm, and lively arts and music scene. Home to the University of Georgia, the city offers a dynamic blend of college‑town energy and established neighborhoods, with excellent dining, local shops, and year‑round events.

Athens also provides access to outdoor recreation, including nearby parks, trails, and rivers, while maintaining a strong sense of community. With a growing economy, affordable living, and a unique mix of tradition and creativity, Athens is an appealing place to live and work.

What We Offer

  • Top-Tier Compensation – No cap on earning potential
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life
  • Retirement Plan – Secure your future
  • Work-Life Balance – Paid time off
  • Professional Growth – CME reimbursement, leadership opportunities
  • Research & Innovation – Access to clinical trials, conferences, & cutting-edge technology

About the Practice

University Cancer & Blood Center has been committed to serving the medical oncology and hematology needs of the local Athens community and the Northeast Georgia region.

Our practice intends to provide the highest level of care possible while remaining increasingly focused on a more comprehensive approach to addressing and serving the broader needs of our patients and their families.

University Cancer and Blood Center offers Hematology/Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Breast Surgery, a cutting-edge Theranostics treatment program, our in-house pharmacy, and a robust clinical trials program, the second-largest clinical trial program in the state.

Our practice also offers a 'Live Well' program, which covers a large spectrum of cancer care from diagnosis to survivorship, social support services, transportation, and palliative care.

These expanded offerings all work towards enhancing and growing our broader mission and philosophy of providing the best possible outcome for every patient who walks through our doors. Our culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country.

University Cancer & Blood Center is proud to partner with OneOncology, a nationwide platform uniting premier independent specialty practices, including United Urology Group and SunState Medical Specialties.

Together, we are advancing an integrated ecosystem of Medical Oncology, Urology, and Radiation Oncology, ensuring patients receive seamless, high-quality care across all aspects of their treatment journey.

OneOncology’s physician-led, data-driven, and technology-enabled model fosters collaboration, clinical excellence, and innovation across our network.

Through shared platforms and programs like OneR, our non-exclusive clinical trial site management subsidiary, partner practices gain access to cutting-edge research and multi-center trials, allowing patients to benefit from the latest therapies and coordinated care, all within a single, patient-focused organization.

If you would like to apply or learn more about this opportunity, please email your CV to keighly.daak@oneoncology.com

I look forward to speaking with you!

Key Responsibilities

The Palliative Care Physician will provide patient-centered, interdisciplinary care focused on symptom management and quality of life within the Living Well Program. They will work alongside Palliative Care-certified Advanced Practice Providers to support cancer patients throughout their treatment journey.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Palliative Care. While experienced physicians are preferred, fellows are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient-centered CareOncology SupportQuality of Life Assessment

Palliative Care — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $237k (middle half $220k–$280k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in Georgia559 active22,316 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 9% offer loan repayment559 active listings, Nov 2026
Palliative Care hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 54 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 18 postings, 41 closed
New Palliative Care listings133 in the last 30 days82 the 30 days before (+62%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Georgia figures use all physicians: too few Georgia Palliative Care postings state pay.

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Palliative Care listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 88 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About One Oncology

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
CME Reimbursement
Leadership Opportunities
Clinical Trials Access

Living in Athens

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k
Typical market rent
$1,782/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Athens-Clarke County, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.