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.
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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
