Physician - Palliative Care

Clover Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Compensation reviews

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Clover Health is seeking an autonomous Palliative Care Physician or Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive home-based palliative care in Jersey City, NJ. This role focuses on managing complex symptoms and ensuring dignity in transitions to hospice.

Responsibilities include in-depth patient assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a relevant degree and several years of clinical experience. Competitive pay, benefits, and professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree, board-certified or board-eligible in Palliative Care.
• Active New Jersey medical or Nurse Practitioner license.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive palliative care to patients in their homes.
• Perform in-depth assessments and develop personalized care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.

Skills

Palliative Care

Clinical Experience

Pain Management

Emotional Support

Team Collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

BSN and Master's degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

This position is for an autonomous Palliative Care Physician or Nurse Practitioner who will provide comprehensive home‑based palliative care, managing complex symptoms, advancing care planning, and ensuring dignified transitions to hospice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive palliative care to patients in their homes, focusing on pain and symptom management, improving quality of life, and offering emotional and spiritual support.
• Perform in-depth assessments of patients with serious or life‑limiting conditions, develop personalized care plans, and manage their medical needs.
• Work closely with patients and their families to establish goals of care and ensure treatment aligns with their wishes, emphasizing patient autonomy and dignity.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals) to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
• Participate in a shared on‑call rotation as directed by the Senior Medical Director.
• Travel locally throughout Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset Counties to provide in‑home patient care visits.

Qualifications for Physicians

• MD or DO degree, board‑certified or board‑eligible in Palliative Care, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, or a related field.
• Located in or willing to travel throughout Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset Counties, NJ.
• Active New Jersey medical license, DEA registration, and CDS registration.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in palliative care, hospice, or a related field.
• Experience in home‑based care, house calls, complex care management, or value‑based care environments is strongly preferred.

Qualifications for Nurse Practitioners

• Based in or able to travel throughout Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset Counties, NJ.
• BSN from an accredited program and a Master’s degree in advanced clinical practice nursing or a post‑Master’s certificate.
• Active New Jersey Nurse Practitioner license, DEA registration, and CDS registration.
• Experience working as part of an inpatient palliative care team, hospice organization, home health organization, or complex care program.
• Experience in house calls, longitudinal care management, chronic disease management, hospice, or palliative care is strongly preferred.
• Board certification in Palliative Care or Hospice Nursing is preferred.

Benefits Overview

• Financial Well‑Being: Competitive hourly rate, performance‑based bonus program, 401(k) matching, and regular compensation reviews.
• Support for Our Clinicians: Professional liability coverage, Clover‑branded scrubs, personal protective equipment (PPE), mileage reimbursement at IRS rate, license and certification renewal reimbursement, and Wi‑Fi reimbursement for select roles.
• Physical Well‑Being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Mental Well‑Being: Company holidays, access to mental health resources, and a generous time‑off policy.
• Full‑time employees accrue up to 18 days of vacation per year.
• Clover recognizes 10 federal holidays, including New Year's Day, Juneteenth, and Christmas. There are also 4 additional paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday.
• Professional Development: Paid continuing medical education (CME) days, a role‑based CME allowance, learning programs, mentorship, and regular performance feedback and reviews.

Additional Perks

• Reimbursement for office setup expenses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering discounted equity opportunities
• Paid parental leave for all new parents
• And much more!

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with diverse strengths, experiences, perspectives, opinions, and backgrounds. All viewpoints are valued. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and are an E‑Verify company.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for Physicians is $240,000 to $300,000 and for NPs is $145,000 to $165,000. Final pay is based on several factors including but not limited to internal equity, market data, and the applicant’s education, work experience, certifications, etc.