Physician - Palliative Care

About the role

This is a career-defining role for a highly autonomous Palliative Care Physician who is passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centered palliative care. You will be instrumental in optimizing the quality of life for our most vulnerable members, utilizing your expertise to manage complex symptoms, drive crucial advance care planning, and ensure dignity through seamless, timely transitions to hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive palliative care to patients in their homes, focusing on pain and symptom management, improving quality of life, and offering emotional and spiritual support.
• Perform in-depth assessments of patients with serious or life-limiting conditions, develop personalized care plans, and manage their medical needs.
• Work closely with patients and their families to establish goals of care and ensure treatment aligns with their wishes, emphasizing patient autonomy and dignity.
• Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team (nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals) to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
• Participate in a shared on-call rotation, as directed by the Senior Medical Director.
• Travel locally throughout Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset Counties to provide in-home patient care visits.

Requirements

• You have an MD or DO degree and are Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Care, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, or a related field.
• You are located in or willing to travel throughout Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset Counties, NJ.
• You hold (or are willing to obtain) an active New Jersey medical license, DEA registration, and CDS registration.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in palliative care, hospice, or a related field.
• Experience in home-based care, house calls, complex care management, or value-based care environments is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• You have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in palliative care, hospice, or a related field.
• You are located in or willing to travel throughout Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset Counties, NJ.
• You hold (or are willing to obtain) an active New Jersey medical license, DEA registration, and CDS registration.

Skills

• Comprehensive palliative care skills
• Advanced assessment and care planning abilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Financial Well-Being: Competitive hourly rate, performance-based bonus program, 401k matching, and regular compensation reviews.
• Support for Our Clinicians: Professional liability (malpractice) coverage, Clover-branded scrubs, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate, license and certification renewal reimbursement, and WiFi reimbursement for select roles.
• Physical Well-Being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Mental Well-Being: Company holidays, access to mental health resources, and a generous time-off policy.
• Professional Development: Paid Continuing Medical Education (CME) days, a role-based CME allowance, learning programs, mentorship, and regular performance feedback and reviews.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is:

• $220,000 - $240,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time employees accrue up to 18 days of vacation per year.