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Hospice​/Palliative Care Physician; Hospitalist Coverage

Job in Shelton, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06484, USA
Listing for: The Provider Finder
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Doctor/Physician
    Internal Medicine Physician, Palliative Care Physician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Hospice/Palliative Care Physician (with Hospitalist Coverage)

Position: Hospice & Palliative Care Physician (with Hospitalist Responsibilities)

Location: New Haven Area, Connecticut

Schedule: Full-Time | Permanent

Organization Overview

This position is part of a respected, community-based healthcare system serving the Greater New Haven area. The organization is well regarded for its compassionate, patient-centered approach and maintains strong clinical ties with the region’s leading academic medical community, including access to resources associated with Yale University.

The hospice and palliative care program offers comprehensive symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, advanced care planning, and end-of-life care support. The program works closely with inpatient hospitalist teams, case management, oncology, critical care, and community hospice agencies to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care.

Position Summary

The organization is seeking an experienced Hospice & Palliative Care Physician who can also provide Hospitalist coverage to support its growing inpatient and palliative services in the New Haven area.

This full-time, permanent role involves caring for hospitalized patients requiring palliative consults as well as covering general inpatient medicine shifts. You will join a dedicated team of clinicians who value collaboration, empathy, and high clinical standards within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

For consideration or additional information, please contact  or call .

Essential Responsibilities
  • Provide inpatient palliative care consultations, including symptom management and goals-of-care discussions
  • Participate in family meetings and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams
  • Deliver evidence-based hospitalist care during assigned inpatient shifts
  • Support transitions to hospice and collaborate with hospice agencies
  • Communicate effectively with nursing, case management, social work, and specialty teams
  • Maintain accurate and thorough EMR documentation
  • Participate in quality initiatives, clinical reviews, and care improvement efforts
  • Contribute to a multidisciplinary environment aligned with high academic standards
Qualifications
  • Education:

    MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Training:
    Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Certification:
    Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required;
    Hospice & Palliative Medicine fellowship or substantial experience preferred
  • Licensure:
    Eligible for Connecticut medical licensure
  • Experience:

    Hospitalist or inpatient care experience strongly preferred (facility not considering new graduates)
  • Skills:

    Excellent communication, empathy, and team-based care approach
Compensation & Work Environment
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
  • Supportive, team-oriented environment with a strong interdisciplinary focus
  • Access to advanced inpatient resources and academic-level clinical standards
  • Opportunity to work within a respected, Yale-affiliated healthcare network

Thank you, and I look forward to connecting soon!

Manish Parashar
Recruiter, The Provider Finder

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