Palliative Care Physician
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Job description
Location: New Milford, Connecticut
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Setting: Inpatient Palliative Care & Hospital Medicine
About the Role
We are seeking a
Hospice/Palliative Care Physician
to join a collaborative care team in
New Milford, CT
. This full-time role offers a unique blend of
palliative medicine
and
hospitalist responsibilities
, providing continuity of care for patients with complex, chronic, or life-limiting conditions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in internal medicine or family medicine and a passion for providing holistic, patient-centered care. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities
Provide inpatient palliative care consultations for patients with serious or terminal illnesses
Manage pain and symptom control, complex decision-making, and goals-of-care discussions
Support continuity of care as a hospitalist, covering general inpatient medical patients when needed
Collaborate with nursing, social work, case management, chaplaincy, and specialty providers
Participate in family meetings, advance care planning, and discharge coordination
Engage in shared call coverage within the department
Document clinical encounters and treatment plans in a timely, accurate manner in the EMR
Participate in hospital-wide initiatives to improve end-of-life care and patient experience
Qualifications
MD or DO with Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Fellowship training and/or Board Certification/Eligibility in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Connecticut
Hospitalist experience or strong comfort in managing acutely ill inpatients
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
Deep commitment to palliative principles and compassionate care
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
Annual performance-based incentives
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and CME days
CME and licensure reimbursement
Malpractice coverage with tail
Supportive, collegial work environment with room for professional growth
Thank you for your time, and I look forward to connecting soon!
Warm regards,
Manish Parashar
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