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Hospice/Palliative Care Physician (with Hospitalist Coverage)

The Provider Finder · Shelton, CT

FULL-TIME Posted Jun 21, 2026

Job Description

Position:

Hospice & Palliative Care Physician (with Hospitalist Responsibilities)

Location:

New Haven Area, Connecticut

Schedule:

Full-Time | PermanentOrganization 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

manish@theproviderfinder.com

or call

843-984-0745

.

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
843-984-0745
manish@theproviderfinder.com
www.theproviderfinder.com

Additional Details

City
Shelton
State
Connecticut
Country
US
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