Palliative Care Physician
Company: Atlas Search
Location: Nanuet
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Annual Salary: $190k-$230k (varies depending on
years of experience) A growing care organization is seeking a
compassionate physician to join its palliative services team. This
role centers on supporting individuals with advanced illness
through thoughtful clinical management, collaborative care
planning, and clear communication with families and referring
partners. Key Responsibilities Participate in determining and
re-evaluating patient eligibility for palliative or end-of-life
services, ensuring accurate certification of prognosis throughout
the course of care. Partner with interdisciplinary care teams to
shape, update, and execute individualized medical plans,
contributing clinical insight and supporting holistic care goals.
Provide expert guidance to admissions and clinical staff on complex
cases involving symptom management, disease progression, and
determining appropriateness of hospice or palliative services.
Review and monitor medication strategies, adjusting regimens to
optimize comfort, minimize side effects, and ensure clinical
appropriateness. Offer direct medical oversight when an attending
physician is unavailable or unable to manage aspects of care, which
may include prescribing, care coordination, or completion of
end-of-life documentation. Conduct home-based assessments, as
needed, based on patient need and care plans developed with
clinical leadership. Document all clinical encounters and
recommendations in accordance with regulatory requirements and
internal policy. Support families by offering clear, empathetic
explanations regarding prognosis, treatment goals, and evolving
care needs. Coordinate with hospitalists, attendings, and community
physicians to ensure seamless transitions between care
environments. Address issues related to potential or actual
revocation of hospice or palliative services, working closely with
team members to clarify concerns and determine next steps.
Contribute to education and outreach efforts with community
partners to improve awareness of palliative options and strengthen
referral pathways. Assess referrals—particularly those with
oncologic conditions—to determine eligibility and recommend the
most appropriate level of support. Provide clinical leadership to
internal and external partners to enhance continuity, quality, and
accessibility of palliative care services. Qualifications Medical
degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution. Board
Certification or Board Eligibility in Hospice & Palliative
Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a
closely related specialty. Active, unrestricted medical license in
New York. Prior experience in palliative care, hospice, or complex
chronic disease management is preferred. Skilled in leading
interdisciplinary teams with clarity, empathy, and clinical
integrity. Excellent communication skills, particularly in
navigating sensitive discussions with patients and families. —
Atlas Search is a tri-state area recruitment agency, connecting new
graduates, Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and Nurse
Leaders to hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing
homes, managed care companies, private practices, and healthcare
start-ups. If you would like to learn more about the opportunities
we offer, please submit your CV for consideration here.
Keywords: Atlas Search, Tenafly , Palliative Care Physician, Healthcare , Nanuet, New Jersey
