Palliative Care Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Based on 16 verified physician responses, Palliative Care has a 4.1/5 average career satisfaction rating.88% of Palliative Care physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Palliative Care physician works 43 hours per week.

Palliative Care physicians commonly report appreciating the intellectual stimulation, patient relationships, and clinical variety their specialty offers.

Based on SalaryDr data, Palliative Care physicians work an average of 43 hours per week. This varies by practice setting—academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

Common challenges cited by Palliative Care physicians include administrative burden, call schedule demands, and work-life balance pressures, especially early in career.

88% of Palliative Care physicians surveyed say they would choose Palliative Careagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 16 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.