Outpatient Palliative Care Physician

About the role

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking an Outpatient Palliative Care Physician located in Johnson City, New York. The position offers a Monday-Friday schedule focused on outpatient care (80% clinic, 10% inpatient consultation, 10% administrative).

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of palliative care clinical models including considerations of design, business modeling, productivity, quality, experience, and equity.
• Experience in clinical teaching is desired.
• Must be board certified/eligible and completed an ACGME accredited fellowship program.
• Primary Department, Division, Or Unit: UHS Palliative Medicine.
• Join our established team of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, and an Administrative Director.
• Collaborate with hospital & specialty departments to enhance and inform primary palliative care delivery.
• Develop new outpatient initiatives, enhance service lines, and improve operational workflows.
• Contribute to strategic planning, program expansion, and evaluation of palliative care clinical models.
• Support regulatory readiness, quality improvement projects, and development of clinical best-practice guidelines.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient palliative consultations, evaluations, and follow-up visits.
• Perform physical examinations; interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests; identify clinical problems and formulate evidence-based care plans.
• Manage complex symptoms (pain, dyspnea, mood, nausea, functional decline) with both pharmacologic and integrative approaches.
• Lead goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning in partnership with patients, caregivers, and referring clinicians.
• Deliver patient-centered, values-aligned care in a supportive, team-based outpatient environment.
• Provide comprehensive education and supervision of learners: Medical students, Internal Medicine Residents, Family Medicine Residents, and Geriatric Medicine Fellows.
• Participate in clinical research activities as determined by the Administrative Director of the Service.
• Perform other assigned clinical duties as determined by the Medical Director.

Requirements

• Board certified/eligible in Palliative Medicine as well as pertinent medical specialty (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, etc.).
• Able to maintain licensure in New York State.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical teaching is desired.
• Strong understanding of palliative care clinical models including considerations of design, business modeling, productivity, quality, experience, and equity.

Skills

• Strong understanding of palliative care clinical models including considerations of design, business modeling, productivity, quality, experience, and equity.
• Experience in clinical teaching is desired.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for life & family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection. Well-being & financial security, including access to financial advisors, up to $400/year in wellness rewards, and professional attire through the Classy Closet. Growth that moves with you, with access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility. Compensation reviewed for market competitiveness and internal equity.

Pay

$280,563 - $300,000 annually

Schedule

Monday-Friday Schedule- Outpatient-Focused (80% Out-patient Clinic/ 10% In-patient consultation/ 10% Administrative)