Access Physician

This Hospice and Palliative Medicine position at Chapters Health System 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.

Nationally, Hospice and Palliative Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Chapters Health System lists compensation for this physician position at $30k to $700k annually.

This is approximately 40% above the national median for Hospice and Palliative Medicine professionals, which is around $260k.

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.

This position is based in Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Hospice care, Palliative medicine, Symptom management, Patient eligibility determination, Clinical documentation, Regulatory compliance, Medical record review, Interdisciplinary group participation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice and Palliative Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Access Physician facilitates timely hospice care by determining patient eligibility and providing clinical direction to the admissions department. They are responsible for completing regulatory documentation, ordering comfort medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Malpractice Coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.