Hi Palli folks! I am a midcareer EM doc trying to figure out the back half of my career. Wondering what your day is like in palliative care, what the job market is like in NYC, and would love to hear any other thoughts you might have on the field.
I take call one in 6 weeks, call is from home, and 99.9% are from our hospice patients. The rare palli calls i received where to schedule a family meeting next day
Yes palliative care is on the lower side of the spectrum for sure. We are not a specialty that generates revenue so while there is some room to negotiate we are not talking about going above 250. I am in a group practice, so obviously if you are out alone and starting a new program you may be able to ask for more.
(However, If your desire is more income, there are plenty of other fields and specialties to consider - this is one that you really have to love the work that you do)
Also, just fyi i work primarily in hospice and have a young child. I have the flexibility to leave early when needed and work remotley from home, which is hard to find in other specialties. I wouldnt trade that flexibility for any amount of $$ at this point in my life!! (Of note, you cant really work remotley in palliative care).
May I ask what state that is? Do you know which states do this? Thank you for any guidance.Another question.
Is it common for a physician to be director of or an employee of more than one hospice facility? The state that I am in fortunately does not worry about "no-compete" clauses in contracts.
do week on week off palliative positions exists (like hospitalist)? If so how common is this and what is likely pay?