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Form of workA growing Palliative Care team in Southwestern Connecticut is adding an Inpatient Palliative Care Physician. This team has been recognized for its innovative programs and highly empathetic patient and family-centered care. You will be joining a reputable and established service that offers a supportive and collegial environment, along with access to resources and specialists across the continuum of care.
About the Opportunity:
- We seek a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible physician who has completed fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
- This position will provide inpatient consultative services at a 383-bed academic community hospital and satellite locations.
- Well-established and respected team with full interdisciplinary support, including physician, APRN, social worker, and chaplain
- There are numerous opportunities available for clinical education and research, and individuals have the option to receive a clinical faculty appointment if desired.
- The Section of Palliative Medicine closely collaborates with a large Section of Geriatric Medicine. It provides education to residents, fellows, nursing students, and social work students from several surrounding institutions.
- Flexible schedule to ensure work/life balance
- Employment model with a leading compensation
- Robust benefits including a matching 403B retirement plan, vacation, CME, malpractice including tail coverage
About the Organization:
- We are the largest and most comprehensive healthcare system in Connecticut
- Recognized for advanced clinical care, quality, service, cost-effectiveness, and commitment to improving the health status of the communities it serves.
- Five hospital systems, several specialty networks, and a physician-led, non-profit medical foundation with several hundred physicians.
Community/Location:
- Located in Southwestern Connecticut in desirable Fairfield County
- This area boasts family-oriented residential communities with excellent school systems
- Quick access to New York City and Boston with fabulous cultural opportunities, theater, orchestra, museums, and restaurants
- Population of 148,000 people
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