Department of Medicine - Palliative Medicine Physician, Pi
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Job Description
Company
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description
The Allegheny Health Network Division of Supportive Care & Palliative Medicine seeks full-time physicians for our growing division for both inpatient and outpatient work! Join our collaborative and collegial team within a strong supportive network.
Highlights
Become a vital member of a thriving 14-physician division which is supported by 20 advanced practice providers, all within a leading quaternary network.
Enjoy a truly supportive and collaborative team-oriented work environment with an interdisciplinary team which includes spiritual care, SWs, APPs, clinic RNs and navigator RNs.
- Establish work-life balance with no current weekend or night call.
- Accelerate your professional development with leadership opportunities within the division and network.
Enhance your career with extensive opportunities for teaching, including IM residents, FM residents, APP students and medical students.
Qualifications
- Completion of approved ACGME Palliative Medicine fellowship
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in Palliative Medicine (HMDBC to be considered)
- Pennsylvania medical licensure in good standing prior to employment
- Interest in programmatic leadership, quality metrics and system wide palliative outpatient growth is desired.
AHN Proudly Offers
- Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Medical Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus
- CME Allowance
- EY Financial Planning Services – Student Loan, PSLF Assistance
- Retirement Plans; Vested Immediately in 401K, 457B
- Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage
- A diverse & inclusive workforce with respective loan repayment for qualified candidates
Why AHN? It’s a blended healthcare organization providing patients with exceptional healthcare for over a century. We are forging innovative solutions and key partnerships to help transform the health experience of our customers in remarkable ways. AHN's innovative approach ensures that patients receive top-notch care close to home, supported by 14 hospitals, over 250 healthcare facilities and 3,000+ physicians.
Why Pittsburgh? Working in Pittsburgh, PA, offers a vibrant and dynamic environment with a rich cultural scene and a strong sense of community. Enjoy Pittsburgh’s nationally recognized hub for medical innovation, culinary scene, sporting events and many indoor/outdoor activities. Benefit from a low cost of living and highly regarded educational institutions. The city's diverse neighborhoods and thriving job market make it an ideal place for healthcare professionals to grow.
Email Your CV and Direct Inquiries To
Ashley Levine | Physician Recruiter| 412-738-1861 | ashley.levine@ahn.org
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Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide inpatient and outpatient palliative care as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include clinical patient care, teaching medical students and residents, and contributing to programmatic leadership and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Department of Medicine - Palliative Medicine Physician, Pittsburgh, PA at Highmark Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Palliative Care — ranked against 97 active Palliative Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Palliative Care — Physician Career Context
In Pennsylvania, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$336k (256 salary observations; 2,580 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (9,535 salary observations; 54,782 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
