Palliative Care Physician (with Hospitalist Duties)

This opportunity is with a well-regarded, community-focused healthcare system serving the Shelton area.

As a non-profit institution affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine and other academic partners , the facility offers a broad range of clinical services including emergency care, advanced imaging, minimally invasive surgery, and behavioral health services. Providers benefit from a collaborative environment, modern resources, and a strong commitment to evidence-based medicine.

Position Summary

The organization is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Hospice & Palliative Care Physician to join its inpatient medicine and palliative care team in the Shelton, CT region.

This full-time, permanent role involves providing inpatient palliative consultations, symptom management, end-of-life care, and limited hospitalist coverage as needed. Physicians will work closely with nursing, case management, hospitalists, and specialty teams in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

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Essential Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient palliative care consultations and symptom management

• Conduct goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and end-of-life guidance

• Participate in limited hospitalist coverage for general adult medicine patients

• Collaborate closely with nursing, case management, hospitalists, and specialty teams

• Ensure accurate and timely EMR documentation

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary meetings

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine

• Eligible for Connecticut state medical licensure

• Prior experience in hospice/palliative care or inpatient medicine preferred

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and team collaboration skills

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply

Compensation & Work Environment

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Supportive, multidisciplinary inpatient and palliative care team

• Modern hospital facilities with advanced diagnostics and clinical support

• Opportunities for academic involvement through Yale-affiliated partnerships

• Career growth within a stable, mission-driven health system

Manish Parashar
Recruiter, The Provider Finder
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