Medical Director, Palliative Medicine

*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.*aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a