Physician Home Hospice (MD/DO)- Part Time
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.
Choose a Career with VITAS
Key Responsibilities
The physician is responsible for the medical care and treatment of patients provided by the hospice interdisciplinary team. They also provide guidance to staff and volunteers to ensure high-quality standards of care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be capable of collaborating with attending physicians. The role requires active participation in clinical education and administrative training for hospice personnel.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
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 144 Hospice And Palliative Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $235k (middle half $220k–$280k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospice and Palliative Medicine listings in Illinois | 8 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in Illinois | 989 active | 22,454 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment989 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Hospice and Palliative Medicine hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 46 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 57 postings, 26 closed |
| New Hospice and Palliative Medicine listings | 110 in the last 30 days | 77 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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