Palliative Care Physician
Hospice/Palliative Care
Far Rockaway, New York
Updated May 20
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Palliative Care Physician to join our interdisciplinary care team. This role focuses on improving quality of life for patients with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses through expert symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and collaborative care planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient and/or outpatient palliative care consultations
- Manage complex symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, and depression
- Lead advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions with patients and families
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and case management
- Support patients across the continuum of care, including serious illness and end-of-life care
- Educate patients, families, and staff on palliative care principles
- Document care plans clearly and in compliance with regulatory standards
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Care (or eligibility through primary specialty)
- Active or eligible medical license in the practicing state
- Strong communication skills with a patient-centered approach
- Commitment to compassionate, high-quality care
Preferred Experience
- Experience in inpatient consultative palliative care and/or outpatient clinics
- Background in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Oncology
- Hospice and palliative medicine fellowship training (preferred but not required depending on eligibility)
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package (salary + productivity incentives, if applicable)
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, malpractice coverage
- CME allowance and paid time off
- Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance
Why Join Us
- Mission-driven organization focused on patient-centered care
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment
- Opportunity to shape and grow palliative care services
- Supportive leadership and strong institutional resources
Skills
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Care (or eligibility through primary specialty)
- Active or eligible medical license in the practicing state
- Strong communication skills with a patient-centered approach
- Commitment to compassionate, high-quality care
Job Details
- Occupation
- Physician
- Specialty
- Hospice/Palliative Care
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Employment Type
-
Employed
- Work Environment
- Hospital
- Degree Required
- MD/DO
- Board Certification
-
BC / BE
- Compensation Type
- Salary
- Compensation Minimum
- $280,000
- Compensation Maximum
- $300,000
Job Location
- City
- Far Rockaway
- State
- NY
- Country
- United States
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Company Details
- Name
- Hathaway Healthcare Staffing
- Company Type
- Recruiter
Job Contact
- Name
-
Allie Gregory
