Yale New Haven Health·Greenwich, Connecticut
Provide inpatient palliative care consultations and manage complex symptoms for hospitalized patients with serious illnesses. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate goals-of-care discussions and develop individualized care plans.
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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.
Key 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 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.
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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.
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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 Per diem, inpatient coverage - Monday - Friday, Days Flexible scheduling based on program needs To learn more, please email our In-House Provider Recruiter: Elena Geanuracos at Elena.Geanuracos@ynhh.org or Book time with Elena Geanuracos Websites: www.northeastmedicalgroup.org/careers www.ynhhs.org EEO/AA/Disability/Veterans
YNHHS Requisition ID: 182814
Requires an MD or DO degree and board certification or eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, as well as a primary specialty like Internal or Family Medicine. Must hold or be eligible for an active Connecticut medical license.
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