Physician - Palliative Care

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Description

Location: Stony Brook Community Medical, PC - Centereach, NY

Position Type : Full-Time

Position Summary

Stony Brook Community Medical, PC is seeking a compassionate, board-certified or board-eligible Palliative Care Physician to join our multidisciplinary team in Centereach, New York. The physician will provide comprehensive, patient-centered palliative care services to patients with serious, chronic, and life-limiting illnesses. This role focuses on improving quality of life by addressing physical symptoms, emotional well-being, psychosocial needs, and goals of care while working collaboratively with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive palliative care consultations and ongoing management in outpatient, inpatient, skilled nursing, and/or home-based settings as assigned.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pain and other complex symptoms associated with serious illness.
• Conduct goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and end-of-life care conversations with patients and families.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians, specialists, nurses, social workers, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate transitions of care across healthcare settings.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, treatment options, and symptom management.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide consultation and education to healthcare staff regarding palliative care best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and organizational policies and regulations

Category
Provider

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Location
Suffolk County

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Position Requirements

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or another applicable specialty.
• Current New York State medical license or eligibility for licensure.
• DEA registration and New York State controlled substance certification.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Preferred:

• Fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• Experience in outpatient and community-based palliative care.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Familiarity with EPIC or other electronic medical record systems.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel between practice locations as needed.
• Ability to perform patient examinations and clinical procedures.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard medical equipment throughout the workday.

Benefits

Stony Brook Community Medical, PC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that may include:

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Shift
Days

Tags
Full time, Monday-Friday

Salary Range
$225,000-$275,000

Position
Physician-Palliative Care

Open Date
7/10/2026


This position is currently accepting applications.