Med Dir Palliative Medicine / Palliative Care Wolfson

The Hospital of Central Connecticut • New Britain, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare is seeking an accomplished Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician to lead the distinguished Wolfson Palliative Care Program serving The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center. This unique leadership opportunity combines 50% administrative leadership and 50% clinical practice, allowing you to influence strategy, mentor the next generation of physicians, and continue providing meaningful patient care. The position includes a faculty appointment with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. You will provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across Hartford HealthCare's Central Region, partner with an exceptional interdisciplinary team, drive innovation, quality improvement, program growth, and community engagement, and mentor residents and advanced practice providers while fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and compassionate care.

Requirements

• MD or DO; eligible for Connecticut medical licensure
• Fellowship trained and board certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Minimum three years of palliative care practice experience
• Minimum two years of physician leadership experience
• Eligible for appointment to the University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Nice To Haves

• Experienced physician leader who combines clinical excellence with emotional intelligence, humility, and a collaborative leadership style
• Passionate about advancing palliative medicine, advocating for patients, families, and care teams, and developing innovative programs that improve quality of life

Responsibilities

• Lead the Wolfson Palliative Care Program
• Provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across Hartford HealthCare's Central Region
• Partner with an exceptional interdisciplinary team of physicians, APRNs, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and bereavement specialists
• Drive innovation, quality improvement, program growth, and community engagement
• Mentor residents and advanced practice providers
• Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and compassionate care
• Provide meaningful patient care (50% of the role)

What This Job Offers

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