Physician - Palliative Care

Sanford Health

8 days ago

Fargo, North DakotaFull TimePalliative Care

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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 Sanford Health as a Palliative Care Physician – Fargo, ND in United States.

Key Responsibilities

must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 25 terminally ill or severely/chronically ill patients during the last 12 months with satisfactory quality data.

must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 25 terminally ill or severely/chronically ill patients in the last 12 months with satisfactory quality data.

provide medical care to patients of Fargo, ND and the surrounding area.

provide consultative services, evaluate, diagnose and provide nonsurgical care to patients of all ages prese.

Requirements

The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 25 terminally ill or severely/chronically ill patients during the last 12 months with satisfactory quality data.

Benefits & Compensation

Malpractice insurance covered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Sanford Health in United States.

Key Skills

Palliative careHospice medicinePatient careClinical diagnosisConsultative servicesPhysical examinationMedical history takingSymptom managementQuality of life improvementTerminal illness careChronic illness managementBoard certification

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Palliative Care at Sanford Health a 3.5 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.

Palliative Care — Physician Career Context

This Palliative Care position at Sanford 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.

Compensation Analysis

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 Fargo, North Dakota.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Palliative care, Hospice medicine, Patient care, Clinical diagnosis, Consultative services, Physical examination, Medical history taking, Symptom management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will provide consultative services, diagnose, and manage care for patients with life-threatening or severe advanced illnesses. The role focuses on alleviating suffering and promoting the quality of life for patients in the Fargo, ND area.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, CME Allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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