Outpatient Palliative Care Physician Medical Director

About the role

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking an Outpatient Palliative Care Physician/Associate Medical Director of Palliative Care Services located in Johnson City, New York. The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, outpatient-focused (90% clinical / 10% Medical Director).

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of palliative care clinical models including considerations of design, business modeling, productivity, quality, experience, and equity; experience with new program development or expansion preferred but not required.
• 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.
• Annual Compensation Range: $280,563 - $295,400.

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in Palliative Medicine as well as pertinent medical specialty (ie Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, etc.) and be able to maintain licensure in New York State.
• Salary Range: $280,563 - $300,000 annually.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for life and 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.

Schedule

Monday-Friday Schedule- Outpatient-Focused (90% Clinical / 10% Medical Director)

Pay

$280,563 - $295,400 annually

Skills

Must have strong clinical skills, including performing physical examinations, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests, identifying clinical problems, and formulating evidence-based care plans. Must be able to manage complex symptoms (pain, dyspnea, mood, nausea, functional decline) with both pharmacologic and integrative approaches. Must be able to lead goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning in partnership with patients, caregivers, and referring clinicians. Must be able to deliver patient-centered, values-aligned care in a supportive, team-based outpatient environment.

Benefits

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Well-Being & Financial Security

• When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• Well-being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.

Growth That Moves with You

• We offer access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility.
• We continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, producing $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasting a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.