Hospice & Palliative Care Physician | Full-Time
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Job Location:
Shelton, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Shelton Connecticut
A well-established community-focused healthcare organization in the Shelton Connecticut area is actively seeking a full-time Hospice & Palliative Care Physician who can also provide Hospitalist coverage. The organization maintains an academic affiliation with the Yale School of Medicine offering opportunities for teaching mentorship and professional growth.
New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply!
Position Overview
Provide comprehensive hospice and palliative care services in inpatient outpatient and home-based settings
Conduct goals-of-care discussions advance care planning and symptom management
Manage pain and complex symptom control for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses
Provide hospitalist coverage including inpatient admissions daily rounding and coordination of care
Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including nursing social work chaplaincy and case management
Support transitions of care between hospital hospice and community settings
Participate in shared call coverage
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EMR
Opportunities to engage in quality improvement and academic initiatives
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Eligible for Connecticut State medical licensure
Active or eligible DEA registration
Strong clinical communication and interdisciplinary team collaboration skills
Commitment to compassionate patient-centered serious illness care
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is open to discussion and commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package included.
About the Organization
This community-based healthcare system serves Shelton and surrounding communities and is recognized for its patient-centered care strong physician engagement and commitment to clinical excellence.
Highlights include:
Academic affiliation with the Yale School of Medicine
Modern inpatient facilities and supportive hospice infrastructure
Strong multidisciplinary collaboration across primary and specialty care
Commitment to quality improvement and community health access
Community Highlights
Shelton offers:
A welcoming suburban atmosphere with scenic river views and parks
Close proximity to New Haven and approximately 7590 minutes from New York City
Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
Convenient access to major highways coastal communities and metropolitan amenities
Looking forward to connecting.
Best regards
Required Experience:
IC
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