Medical Director, Palliative Medicine

American Academy of Family Physicians; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Wolfson Palliative Care Program seeks an experienced Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician to lead The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center. This role blends 50% administrative leadership with 50% clinical practice, enabling strategic direction, mentoring of residents, and direct patient care.

The position includes a faculty appointment with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, fostering collaboration within a nationally known health

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in hospice & palliative medicine.
• 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

• Half administrative leadership and half clinical practice leading the Wolfson Palliative Care Program.
• Provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across Central Region.
• Mentor residents and advanced practice providers; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Drive innovation, quality improvement, and program growth within Hartford HealthCare.

Skills

Leadership

Palliative care

Clinical leadership

Education

MD or DO

Fellowship-trained & board-certified

Job description

Lead the Future of Palliative Medicine in Connecticut

Shape the future of compassionate, patient-centered care.

Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut's most comprehensive integrated health system - with more than 40,000 colleagues, 2,800 providers, 500+ locations, and eight acute care hospitals - is seeking an accomplished Hospice & Palliative Medicine physician to lead the distinguished Wolfson Palliative Care Program serving The Hospital of Central Connecticut and MidState Medical Center. This unique leadership opportunity combines 50% administrative leadership and 50% clinical practice, allowing you to influence strategy, mentor the next generation of physicians, and continue providing meaningful patient care. The position includes a faculty appointment with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead one of Connecticut's longest-established and most respected palliative care programs.
• Provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across Hartford HealthCare's Central Region.
• Partner with an exceptional interdisciplinary team of physicians, APRNs, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and bereavement specialists.
• Drive innovation, quality improvement, program growth, and community engagement.
• Mentor residents and advanced practice providers while fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and compassionate care.
• Enjoy the resources, stability, and support of a physician-led, nationally recognized healthcare system.

The Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced physician leader who combines clinical excellence with emotional intelligence, humility, and a collaborative leadership style. You are passionate about advancing palliative medicine; advocating for patients, families, and care teams; and developing innovative programs that improve quality of life.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Eligible for Connecticut medical licensure
• Fellowship-trained and board-certified in hospice & palliative medicine
• 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

Live Where Others Vacation

Located between Boston and New York City, Connecticut offers outstanding schools, vibrant communities, beautiful shoreline, excellent dining and culture, and an exceptional quality of life - allowing you to thrive both professionally and personally.

Join Hartford HealthCare and lead a program where every moment matters - for patients, families, and the clinicians who care for them.

Contact Information

To learn more, contact:
Pam Lasser
Physician Recruiter, Hartford HealthCare
[e-mail]
Mobile: [phone]