Palliative Care Physician (with Hospitalist Duties)

The Provider Finder

Shelton, Connecticut

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Certified Case Manager (CCM), Clinical Medicine, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Community Health, Emergency Care, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospice Care, Hospital, Medicine, Nonprofit, Palliative Care, Patient Care, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Team Player
LOCATION
Shelton, Connecticut
POSTED
5 days ago
Organization Overview

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.

For more information or to apply, please contact manish@theproviderfinder.com or call 843-984-0745.

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
843-984-0745
manish@theproviderfinder.com

www.theproviderfinder.com

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