Job Description
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
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time