Palliative Care Physician - Per Diem

Yale New Haven Health•Greenwich, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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