Oncology-Embedded Outpatient Palliative Physician

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ambulatory Palliative Care Physician

Atlantic Health is seeking a compassionate and collaborative full-time Ambulatory Palliative Care Physician to join our growing palliative care team across multiple outpatient sites in Northern New Jersey.

This physician will provide specialty palliative care embedded directly within oncology and primary care practices, delivering longitudinal, relationship-based care for adults living with serious illness. The role focuses on symptom management, goals-of-care alignment, advanced care planning, and comprehensive support for patients and families throughout the disease trajectory.

The Ambulatory Palliative Care Physician serves as an integrated member of oncology and primary care teams, offering real-time consultation, shared visits, and coordinated care planning to improve quality of life while patients continue disease-directed treatments. The ideal candidate will have strong symptom management skills and provide services primarily in the outpatient setting, coordinating closely with primary care providers and specialists.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient palliative care consultations and longitudinal follow-up care
• Manage complex symptoms associated with serious illness
• Lead goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning conversations
• Support patients and families through difficult medical decision-making
• Collaborate closely with oncology, primary care, hospital-based teams, and specialists
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning to ensure seamless, compassionate care delivery
• Promote patient-centered care that aligns treatment plans with patient values and goals

Salary

$225,000-$275,000 base salary only; excludes any quality and/or productivity incentives.

Qualifications

Required

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required
• NJ licensed or eligible for licensure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated expertise in advance care planning and serious illness conversations
• Experience in oncology, primary care, or ambulatory serious illness care
• Excellence in communication, shared decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment

Preferred

• Prior experience in embedded or co-management palliative care models
• Familiarity with NJ POLST statutes and end-of-life care regulations
• Interest in program development, education, or ethics-based consultation
• Comfort working in diverse urban, suburban, and multicultural communities

Benefits

The company offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports health, financial security, and well-being.

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.