Ambulatory Palliative Care Physician — Outpatient Focus

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, is seeking a full-time Ambulatory Palliative Care Physician to join our growing team across multiple outpatient sites in Northern New Jersey.

The role provides specialty palliative care within oncology and primary care practices, focusing on symptom management, goals-of-care, advanced care planning, and family support. You will work with diverse teams to deliver longitudinal, relationship-based care for adults with serious illness.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• NJ license or eligibility for licensure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient palliative care consultations and longitudinal follow-up care
• Collaborate with oncology and primary care teams to coordinate care
• Lead goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning conversations
• Support patients and families through difficult medical decision-making
• Engage in interdisciplinary care planning to ensure seamless delivery
• Promote patient-centered care aligned with patient values and goals

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Oncology/primary care experience

Education

Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Job description

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, is seeking a full-time Ambulatory Palliative Care Physician to join our growing team across multiple outpatient sites in Northern New Jersey.

The role provides specialty palliative care within oncology and primary care practices, focusing on symptom management, goals-of-care, advanced care planning, and family support. You will work with diverse teams to deliver longitudinal, relationship-based care for adults with serious illness.