Physician - Palliative Care Hospice
Job Description
About the Role
Join Ascension as a Physician - Palliative Care Hospice in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Friday Busy and well
Requirements
- Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $115 - $125/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join Ascension as a Physician - Palliative Care Hospice.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Palliative Care Hospice at Ascension a 4.2 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. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Palliative Care — Physician Career Context
This Palliative Care position at Ascension 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
Ascension lists compensation for this physician position at $115k to $125k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $125000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($115k–$125k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Palliative Care, Hospice, Physician, Consultation Services, Multidisciplinary Teams, Medical Diagnostic Skills, Treatment Skills, Discharge Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician will provide consultation services, primarily Monday through Friday, working within a busy and well-respected Palliative Care Service. Responsibilities include providing medical services, evaluating and treating patients, coordinating discharge planning, and participating in quality im...
Benefits package: 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, Counseling and peer support, Spiritual care and stress management resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Palliative Care physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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