Hospice & Palliative Care Physician in Bridgeport, CT | Full-Time

Healthcare United is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Hospice and Palliative Care Physician to join a community-based healthcare organization in Connecticut. This role includes a mix of inpatient, outpatient, and home-based palliative care along with hospital-based coverage. The position offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with strong clinical support.

• Provide hospice and palliative care across inpatient, outpatient, and home-based settings
  
• Conduct goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning
  
• Manage pain and complex symptoms including dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, and delirium
  
• Participate in hospital coverage including admissions and daily rounding
  
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, social work, and case management
  
• Support transitions of care between hospital, hospice, and community settings
  
• Participate in shared call coverage
  
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
  
• Engage in quality improvement and program development initiatives
  

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
  
• Eligible for Connecticut medical licensure
  
• Active or eligible DEA registration
  
• Strong clinical and communication skills
  
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  
• Commitment to patient-centered care
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
  
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision
  
• Malpractice coverage
  
• Retirement plan options
  
• Paid time off and CME support
  
• Supportive clinical environment with strong interdisciplinary resources
  
• Opportunities for academic involvement and professional growth