Palliative Care Physician - Per Diem

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Northeast Medical Group (NEMG), a member of Yale New Haven Health (YNHH), is seeking a Per Diem Palliative Care Physician to provide inpatient consultative services at Greenwich Hospital.

This position focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered palliative care to hospitalized patients with serious and complex illnesses. The physician will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team to manage symptoms, support goals-of-care discussions, and improve quality of life for patients and their families.

Practice Environment
Collaborative, hospital-based palliative care program within Greenwich Hospital
Integrated with the resources and specialty network of Yale New Haven Health
Physician-led, multidisciplinary model focused on quality, compassion, and patient-centered care
Opportunity to work alongside experienced palliative care clinicians and subspecialists

Why Choose Yale New Haven Health?

Excellent work environment – Flexible schedules to ensure work-life balance. Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do, we focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts reach beyond the walls of our hospitals to care for our communities, too.

Career Advancement – Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!

Compensation Package – Enjoy an enhanced compensation package. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team.

Relocation Assistance – We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.

Benefits- Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions.

Employment Perks- Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multi-specialty group with over 1,000 physicians. Intriguing cities with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, parks or delicious food.
Job Responsibilities: Provide inpatient palliative care consultations and follow-up care for hospitalized patients

Perform comprehensive clinical assessments, including symptom burden, prognosis, and care needs

Manage complex symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, and psychosocial distress

Facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and end-of-life decision-making with patients and families

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (nursing, social work, chaplaincy, case management, and primary teams) to develop and implement individualized care plans

Participate in family meetings to provide education, support, and alignment around care goals

Coordinate care across the hospital setting to ensure continuity and appropriate transitions of care

Document clinical encounters, treatment plans, and patient progress in the electronic medical record

Provide education and guidance to hospital staff on palliative care principles, when appropriate
Qualifications: Qualifications



MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (or eligible pathway)

Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or related primary specialty

Active (or eligible) Connecticut medical license

Demonstrated expertise in symptom management and goals-of-care communication

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment

Schedule

Flexible scheduling based on program needs

Per diem, inpatient coverage - Monday - Friday, Days



USD $165.75/Hr.-USD $275.91/Hr.

Pay Transparency Notice. The compensation range shown in this posting is the good-faith base-pay range the health system expects to use for the specific job, level, work location, and employment status identified.



An individual offer will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, licensure or certification, demonstrated skills, specialty expertise, shift, scheduled hours, work location, market conditions, and internal equity. The posted range does not guarantee that an offer will be made at any particular point within the range. Unless expressly stated, the range reflects base pay only and does not include shift differentials, premiums, overtime, incentive compensation, bonuses, or other supplemental compensation, if eligible.



Eligible employees may also receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; paid time off and leaves; tuition assistance; professional development; life and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Eligibility and benefit terms vary by position and are governed by applicable plan documents, employer policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Compensation ranges, eligibility, and other terms may be updated as permitted by applicable law.