Physician Inpatient
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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 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
The role requires a qualified physician capable of collaborating with attending physicians and participating in clinical education. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to hospice care standards.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Listing-based score
Living in Norwalk
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $725k
- Typical market rent
- $2,743/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.