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Inova

Pediatric Palliative Physician

Fairfax, VA · On-site

Murphy Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to join our team. This physician will provide specialized, family-centered care to children and ...

Inova

Pediatric Palliative Physician

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$122K - $132K/yr

Murphy Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to join our team. This physician will provide specialized, family-centered care to children and ...

Inova

Palliative Care Advance Practice Provider

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$147K - $160K/yr

The Inova Palliative team is seeking a full-time Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP- N ... Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities * Committed to Team ...

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How much do palliative physician jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for palliative physician in Reston, VA is $202,497.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $208,100.00 and $246,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a palliative physician?

Palliative physicians are medical doctors who specialize in providing care for patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses. Their focus is on relieving symptoms, managing pain, and improving quality of life for patients and their families. They work as part of a multidisciplinary team to address physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, often collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Palliative physicians may provide care in hospitals, hospices, outpatient clinics, or patients' homes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a palliative physician?

To thrive as a Palliative Physician, you need a medical degree, board certification in palliative care or hospice medicine, and expertise in symptom management for serious illnesses. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs), pain management protocols, and palliative care assessment tools is essential. Exceptional communication, empathy, and teamwork skills help in building trust with patients and families facing life-limiting conditions. These competencies are crucial for delivering holistic, patient-centered care that improves quality of life and supports informed decision-making.

What are some common challenges faced by palliative physicians when collaborating with multidisciplinary teams?

Palliative physicians often work closely with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists to provide holistic care. One common challenge is ensuring clear and consistent communication among all team members, especially when coordinating complex care plans or discussing goals of care with patients and families. Balancing differing perspectives and approaches from various disciplines can require strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Palliative physicians also frequently lead family meetings and facilitate difficult conversations, making teamwork and mutual respect essential for delivering high-quality care.

What is the difference between Palliative Physician vs Hospice Physician?

AspectPalliative PhysicianHospice Physician
CredentialsMD or DO, board-certified in Hospice and Palliative MedicineMD or DO, board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient settings, and long-term care facilitiesHospice agencies, home care, inpatient hospice units
Employer & IndustryHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizationsHospice providers, end-of-life care services
FocusManaging symptoms and improving quality of life for serious illnesses, regardless of prognosisProviding end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, typically with prognosis of 6 months or less

While both roles require similar credentials and focus on symptom management, Palliative Physicians work with patients at various stages of serious illness, not necessarily at end-of-life, whereas Hospice Physicians specialize in end-of-life care for terminal patients with limited prognosis.

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Infographic showing various Palliative Physician job openings in Reston, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $202,497 per year, or $97.4 per hour.

Pediatric Palliative Physician

Inova Health System

Fairfax, VA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Inova Health System rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 260 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

239th of 893 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Pediatric Palliative Care Physician

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to join our team. This physician will provide specialized, family-centered care to children and adolescents with serious, complex, or life-limiting conditions, working collaboratively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams to improve quality of life, manage symptoms, and support families throughout their child's healthcare journey. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to compassionate communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive pediatric palliative care.

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is Northern Virginia's only dedicated children's hospital and serves as a regional destination for comprehensive, family-centered pediatric care. Located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, the nationally recognized 241-bed children's hospital provides advanced care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across more than 45 pediatric specialties. Inova Children's offers some of the region's largest and most comprehensive programs, including nationally recognized programs in cardiology and cardiac surgery, neonatology, gastroenterology and pulmonary care. Our multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to delivering innovative, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of younger patients and their families.

  • Level 1 Trauma Care
  • 108-Bed Level IV NICU
  • Pediatric Cardiac ICU & Pediatric ICU
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit
  • Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit
  • Pediatric Cardiac Acute Care Unit
  • Pediatric Medical Surgical Units with EMU
  • Pediatric Emergency Department
  • Pediatric Inpatient EEG, Video EEG, and EMU. Outpatient EEG Program, and Sleep Lab

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

  • Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
  • Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
  • CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: Offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
  • Training: successful completion of Pediatric residency program and successful completion of Hospice & Palliative Medicine (HPM) fellowship.
  • Board Certification: Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Palliative Care
  • Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
  • Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start, ACLS, PALS
  • Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
  • Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

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