Community Palliative Care Medical Director – Leominster and Marlborough, MA

UMass Memorial Health • Marlborough, MA

7d • $171,876 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At UMass Memorial Health, we believe that exceptional palliative care enhances quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness. We are seeking a compassionate and innovative physician leader to serve as our Community Palliative Care Medical Director, providing clinical expertise while advancing the growth of palliative care services across Central Massachusetts. This position offers the rare opportunity to lead a respected community-based program in Leominster and develop a new program in Marlborough, creating lasting impact for patients, families, and care teams. Join a thriving, multidisciplinary palliative care team that includes 8 physicians, 5 advanced practice clinicians, and talented, dedicated support staff. Drive the strategic growth and development of palliative care services across two community-based campuses. Shape a new palliative care program in Marlborough with strong organizational support and leadership engagement. Care for a diverse patient population with complex medical and psychosocial needs. Utilize Epic EMR and advanced technology tools that support efficient, coordinated care delivery. Participate in teaching and mentorship opportunities with residents and hospice and palliative medicine fellows. Benefit from strong administrative and operational support that promotes physician satisfaction and work-life balance. Enjoy a predictable Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays. Join a health system committed to innovation, quality outcomes, and compassionate, patient-centered care.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Palliative Care
• Completed Palliative Care Fellowship training
• Must hold a MD or DO degree
• Qualify for a Massachusetts license

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise in palliative care.
• Advance the growth of palliative care services across Central Massachusetts.
• Lead a respected community-based program in Leominster.
• Develop a new palliative care program in Marlborough.
• Drive the strategic growth and development of palliative care services across two community-based campuses.
• Shape a new palliative care program in Marlborough with strong organizational support and leadership engagement.
• Care for a diverse patient population with complex medical and psychosocial needs.
• Utilize Epic EMR and advanced technology tools that support efficient, coordinated care delivery.
• Participate in teaching and mentorship opportunities with residents and hospice and palliative medicine fellows.

Benefits

• Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness support
• PSLF‑eligible employment
• Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager