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Palliative Care Physician - Lowcountry Oncology Associates

Palliative CareNo weekendsFull-Time

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Palliative Care Physician Opportunity
  • Lowcountry Oncology Associates
  • Charleston, SC

Job Summary

  • Occupation: Physician
  • Specialty: Palliative Care
  • Clinic Location: Charleston, SC
  • Employment: Full-Time
  • Setting: Private Practice, Outpatient/Inpatient
  • Board Certifications: BE/BC
  • Degree: MD/DO

Ideal Candidate

  • Experienced Physicians preferred
  • Palliative Care experience required

About the Role

Lowcountry Oncology Associates is seeking a Palliative Care Physician to join its team and provide personalized, compassionate care in the outpatient setting.

In this role, you will focus on symptom management, goals‑of‑care discussions, and improving quality of life for patients facing complex illness, working closely with oncology providers and multidisciplinary teams.

Physicians will provide coverage across the lowcountry, offering meaningful impact across multiple care settings. With a four‑day work week, this opportunity is great for a physician who values compassionate, relationship‑driven care and a balanced, sustainable practice.

This position is an ideal opportunity to join a highly regarded Hematology/Oncology practice in the Charleston community.

About Charleston, SC

Charleston, South Carolina offers a unique blend of coastal living, historic charm, and modern growth, making it one of the most desirable places to live in the Southeast.

Known for its welcoming community, beautiful waterfront views, and well‑preserved architecture, Charleston provides a laid‑back lifestyle with access to excellent dining, shopping, and cultural experiences.

The area also features a strong and growing healthcare presence, top schools, and a variety of neighborhoods to fit different lifestyles. With its mild climate, outdoor recreation, and high quality of life, Charleston is an appealing place for professionals and families alike.

What We Offer

  • 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

At Lowcountry Oncology Associates (LOA), community is the heart of our practice. We are a local cancer care team delivering high-quality, compassionate care at home to patients in the greater Charleston area. With our distinguished team, local partnerships, and strong values, we make a difference one patient at a time.

LOA providers are proud of what they do, devoting their time and care to building relationships and fostering healing in their patients. With personalized care plans, a supportive team, and a variety of oncology services, our providers enjoy a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. If you would like to join our excellent team, explore our job opportunities!

Lowcountry Oncology Associates 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.

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

I look forward to speaking with you!

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide personalized palliative care, focusing on symptom management and goals-of-care discussions for patients with complex illnesses. They will work closely with oncology providers and multidisciplinary teams to improve the quality of life for patients across various care settings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or board eligible. Previous experience in palliative care is required, and experienced physicians are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary collaborationPatient care

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 South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in palliative careranked against 88 Palliative Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $237k (middle half $220k–$280k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in South Carolina449 active22,316 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedSouth Carolina physician listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 15% offer loan repayment449 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 (88 Palliative Care listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. South Carolina figures use all physicians: too few South Carolina Palliative Care postings state pay.

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.7
Better work-life than 70% of Palliative Care listings

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

Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life
Retirement Plan
Paid time off
CME reimbursement
Leadership opportunities
Access to clinical trials, conferences, & cutting-edge technology

Living in Charleston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k
Typical market rent
$2,288/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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