Physician Pain Medicine FT

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Pain & Palliative Care Physician to join our growing healthcare team. This physician will play a vital role in improving quality of life for patients with serious, chronic, and life-limiting illnesses through expert symptom management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care.

About the role

The team consists of two physicians and one APN Provider and will treat patients in Woodland Park and Jersey City.

Schedule: Monday–Friday. On-call is every 6 weeks (Tuesday–Monday).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pain and symptom management for patients with serious and complex illnesses.
• Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, therapists, and case managers.
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning with patients and families.
• Manage complex pain conditions utilizing evidence-based pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.
• Participate in inpatient consultations, outpatient clinic visits, and care coordination activities.
• Educate patients, caregivers, staff, and medical trainees on palliative care best practices.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to program development.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, or a related specialty.
• Fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and/or Pain Medicine preferred.
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient palliative care settings.
• Experience leading family meetings and interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Active New Jersey medical license, or eligibility to obtain one.
• DEA registration and CDS license (or ability to obtain).
• AHA or American Red Cross BLS & ACLS certification.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fitness discount and gym reimbursement program.

Pay

Minimum compensation: $300,000 per year. Actual compensation considers specialty, relevant experience, and training.

Why join us

• A respected hospital system serving a diverse and growing community in northern New Jersey.
• Top-ranked #2 Hospital in New Jersey and #1 in Bergen County for Quality, Safety & Patient Experience.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Located just 10 minutes from New York City with access to world-class dining, culture, entertainment, and recreation.