Hospice & Palliative Care Physician
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Doctor/Physician
Palliative Care Physician, Internal Medicine Physician, Medical Doctor, Primary Care Physician
Hospice & Palliative Care Physician | Full-Time
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
- 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 is open to discussion and commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package included.
About the OrganizationThis 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- 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
Shelton offers:
- A welcoming suburban atmosphere with scenic river views and parks
- Close proximity to New Haven and approximately 75–90 minutes from New York City
- Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
- Convenient access to major highways, coastal communities, and metropolitan amenities
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