Medical Director, Palliative Medicine

Lead the Future of Palliative Medicine in Connecticut

About the role

Shape the future of compassionate, patient-centered care. Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut's most comprehensive integrated health system — with more than 40,000 colleagues, 2,800 providers, 500+ locations, and eight acute care hospitals — is seeking an accomplished Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician to lead the distinguished Wolfson Palliative Care Program serving The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of Connecticut's longest-established and most respected palliative care programs.
• Provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across Hartford HealthCare's Central Region.
• Partner with an exceptional interdisciplinary team of physicians, APRNs, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and bereavement specialists.
• Drive innovation, quality improvement, program growth, and community engagement.
• Mentor residents and advanced practice providers while fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and compassionate care.

Requirements

• MD or DO Eligible for Connecticut medical licensure
• Fellowship-trained and board-certified in hospice & palliative medicine
• Minimum three years of palliative care practice experience
• Minimum two years of physician leadership experience
• Eligible for appointment to the University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Qualifications

• Experience in leading palliative care programs
• Strong clinical skills and passion for palliative medicine
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Resources, stability, and support of a physician-led, nationally recognized healthcare system
• Opportunity to lead a program where every moment matters — for patients, families, and the clinicians who care for them
• Exceptional quality of life in a vibrant community between Boston and New York City

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Details TBD

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work schedule options
• Professional development opportunities

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Collaborative approach
• Emotional intelligence
• Passion for palliative medicine

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work schedule options
• Professional development opportunities

Contact Information

To learn more, contact Pam Lasser, Physician Recruiter, Hartford HealthCare at pam.lasser@hhchealth.org or call (860) 306-8009.

Apply

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to Pamela.Lasser@hhchealth.org or visit our careers page at www.hhhcareers.com.