Palliative Care Physician – St. Cloud, MN

CentraCare Health; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 265,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

CentraCare Health in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, is seeking a part-time physician for its Palliative Care team at St. Cloud Hospital. You will primarily serve inpatients while having some potential for outpatient care.

This role emphasizes collaboration and autonomy, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with patients and families. The position comes with no weeknight or weekend call, offering excellent work-life balance.

Competitive salary range of $230,000 - $265,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Palliative Care Medicine.
• Eligible for a medical license in Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Serve primarily inpatient population with potential outpatient care.
• Guide goals-of-care conversations and provide expert symptom management.

Skills

Palliative Care Expertise

Clinical Autonomy

Patient-Centered Care

Communication Skills

Education

BE/BC in Palliative Care Medicine

Eligibility for Minnesota medical licensure

Job description

Practice with Purpose. Care with Compassion. Live with Balance.

CentraCare’s Palliative Care team at St. Cloud Hospital is seeking a physician to primarily serve our inpatient population, with the potential to incorporate some outpatient care as well. Join a supportive, collaborative team of 3 physicians, 5 APPs, 3 RNs, and an LPN with access to Spiritual Care, Psychotherapy services, and dedicated support staff including a team assistant along with outpatient clinic space and the option for virtual visits.

This role offers a strong blend of collaboration and clinical autonomy within a sustainable practice model that supports work–life balance. You’ll build meaningful relationships with patients and families, guide thoughtful goals-of-care conversations, and provide expert symptom management, all in a well-supported, patient-centered environment.

Schedule

• Part Time | 40 hours every two weeks | Onsite CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital and CentraCare Marketplace
• Monday–Friday schedule, with no weeknight or weekend call
• Days | 8-hour shifts | 7:30am – 5pm
• No Call | No Holidays | No Weekends

Pay and Benefits

• Salary range: $230,000 - $265,000 per year
  • Pay may be determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, knowledge, location, and internal equity
  • Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
  • May be eligible for additional pay through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based (RVU) compensation.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, time off, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications

Required:

• BE/BC in Palliative Care Medicine
• Eligibility for Minnesota medical licensure

Department Information

Palliative Care https://www.centracare.com/services/palliative-care/

Our Location

CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota. It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model. St. Cloud Hospital, a 489-bed regional referral center and Level II trauma center, delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services with Magnet-designated nursing and expert support staff. Just 60 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the St. Cloud region is a family-friendly mini-metro featuring excellent schools and four colleges, vibrant arts and theatre, abundant lakes and outdoor recreation, and year-round activities for all seasons.

About CentraCare

https://www.centracare.com/about-us/

St. Cloud, Minnesota

https://jobs.centracare.com/us/en/st.-cloud

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.