Palliative Care Physician

MedElite Group, LLC.•Utica, NY

11h•$30,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Infinite Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Palliative Care Physician to provide comprehensive, person-centered palliative and symptom-management services to residents in long-term care settings. This role is ideal for a physician passionate about improving quality of life, guiding goals-of-care discussions, and supporting residents and families as they navigate complex medical decisions.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted MD license
Minimum 2 years’ experience in palliative care in a hospital or nursing home–based program
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Palliative Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a related specialty
Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate sensitive and emotionally complex situations
Commitment to elder care, comfort-focused medicine, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Nice To Haves

Certification in palliative care is a plus

Responsibilities

Deliver palliative and supportive care services to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments focusing on symptom management, functional status, and quality of life
Manage complex chronic and advanced illnesses with a comfort-focused, patient-centered approach
Lead goals-of-care and advance care planning conversations with residents and families
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including facility staff and primary care providers
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized symptom-management and treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests when clinically appropriate
Prescribe medications and evaluate ongoing treatment effectiveness
Educate residents, families, and facility staff on disease progression, treatment options, and care expectations
Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner
Maintain a compassionate, respectful, and supportive care environment