Medical Director, Palliative Care & Program Leadership

AOIA; New Britain, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking an accomplished Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician to lead the Wolfson Palliative Care Program serving The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center.

This leadership role blends 50% administrative duties with clinical practice, allowing strategic influence, mentorship of physicians, and ongoing patient-centered care. A faculty appointment with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine enhances academic collaboration.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained and board-certified in hospice & palliative medicine.
• Eligible for Connecticut medical licensure.
• Minimum three years of palliative care practice experience.
• Minimum two years of physician leadership experience.
• Eligible for appointment to the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Wolfson Palliative Care Program with 50% administrative leadership and 50% clinical practice.
• Provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across Hartford HealthCare's Central Region.
• Mentor residents and advanced practice providers within an interdisciplinary team.
• Drive program growth, quality improvement, and community engagement.

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking an accomplished Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician to lead the Wolfson Palliative Care Program serving The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center.

This leadership role blends 50% administrative duties with clinical practice, allowing strategic influence, mentorship of physicians, and ongoing patient-centered care. A faculty appointment with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine enhances academic collaboration.