- Location
- Shelton, Connecticut
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Master
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
Location: Shelton, Connecticut
Schedule: Full-Time | Permanent
Organization Overview
This position is part of a respected, community-based healthcare system serving the Shelton and Greater New Haven region. The organization is known for its compassionate, patient-centered care and maintains strong clinical affiliations with leading academic institutions in the area, including access to resources associated with Yale University.
The hospice and palliative care program provides comprehensive services including symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, advanced care planning, and end-of-life support. The team works collaboratively with hospitalists, oncology, critical care, case management, and community hospice agencies to ensure seamless, high-quality care delivery.
Position Summary
The organization is seeking an experienced Hospice & Palliative Care Physician who can also provide Hospitalist coverage to support its expanding inpatient and palliative care services in Shelton, Connecticut.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity focused on managing hospitalized patients requiring palliative consultations while also participating in general inpatient medicine coverage. You will join a collaborative team that values clinical excellence, compassion, and a multidisciplinary approach to care.
For consideration or additional information, please contact [email protected] or call 843-984-0745.
Essential Responsibilities
Provide inpatient palliative care consultations, including symptom management and goals-of-care discussions
Lead and participate in family meetings and interdisciplinary care planning
Deliver evidence-based hospitalist care during assigned inpatient shifts
Facilitate transitions to hospice care and coordinate with external hospice agencies
Collaborate with nursing, case management, social work, and specialty teams
Maintain accurate, timely documentation within the EMR
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical reviews
Support a multidisciplinary, patient-centered care environment
Qualifications
Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Training: Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Certification: Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required; Hospice & Palliative Medicine training or significant experience preferred
Licensure: Eligible for Connecticut medical licensure
Experience: Prior hospitalist or inpatient experience strongly preferred (not open to new graduates)
Skills: Strong communication skills, empathetic patient care approach, and ability to work in a team-based setting
Compensation & Work Environment
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Collaborative, team-oriented clinical environment
Access to advanced inpatient resources and academic-level care 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
843-984-0745
[email protected]
www.theproviderfinder.com
