Palliative Care Physician — Geriatric Long-Term Care

The MedElite Group; City of Albany (NY); Presencial; USD 250.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Paid time off

Malpractice insurance

Up-to-Date subscription

Descripción de la vacante

Infinite Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Palliative Care Physician to provide comprehensive, person-centered palliative and symptom-management services to residents in long-term care settings. This role is ideal for a physician passionate about improving quality of life, guiding goals-of-care discussions, and supporting residents and families as they navigate complex medical decisions.

The position emphasizes collaborative care, interdisciplinary teamwork, and a commitment to elder care,

Formación

• Active and unrestricted MD license.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in palliative care in a hospital or nursing home–based program.
• Certification in palliative care is a plus.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Palliative Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a related specialty.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to navigate sensitive and emotionally complex situations.
• Prolonged standing/walking. Occasional lifting. Computer work. Lifting/moving patients. Prolonged sitting.
• Commitment to elder care, comfort-focused medicine, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Responsabilidades

• Deliver palliative and supportive care services to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
• Conduct comprehensive assessments focusing on symptom management, functional status, and quality of life
• Manage complex chronic and advanced illnesses with a comfort-focused, patient-centered approach
• Lead goals-of-care and advance care planning conversations with residents and families
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including facility staff and primary care providers
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized symptom-management and treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests when clinically appropriate
• Prescribe medications and evaluate ongoing treatment effectiveness
• Educate residents, families, and facility staff on disease progression, treatment options, and care expectations
• Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain a compassionate, respectful, and supportive care environment

Conocimientos

Strong communication skills

Educación

MD license

Descripción del empleo

Infinite Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Palliative Care Physician to provide comprehensive, person-centered palliative and symptom-management services to residents in long-term care settings. This role is ideal for a physician passionate about improving quality of life, guiding goals-of-care discussions, and supporting residents and families as they navigate complex medical decisions.

The position emphasizes collaborative care, interdisciplinary teamwork, and a commitment to elder care,