Physician - (MD/DO) Home Care & Inpatient
Compensation
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Job Description
VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth.
As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.
All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.
Benefits Include
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Affinity Program
Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.
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Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide high-quality end-of-life care to patients and families through both in-person and telehealth visits. They will collaborate with clinical teams and primary care physicians to develop and implement personalized care plans based on patient needs and wishes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree to qualify for this physician role. The position requires a strong commitment to hospice care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to advocate for patient goals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · top 25% in hospice and palliative medicine | ranked against 140 Hospice And Palliative Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $274k (middle half $237k–$285k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Illinois | 995 active | 22,529 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 25% offer loan repayment995 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 140 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Tinley Park
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $349k
- Typical market rent
- $2,181/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 34 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.