Position Details

Primary Department or Practice:

UHS Palliative Care

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UHS Hospitals is recruiting an Outpatient Palliative Care Physician/Associate Medical Director of Palliative Care Services located at United Health Services Hospitals, Johnson City NY

Seeking both experienced or new graduate.

Strong understanding of palliative care clinical models including considerations of design, business modeling, productivity, quality, experience, and equity; experience with new program development or expansion preferred but not required. Experience in clinical teaching is desired

Join our established team of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, and an Administrative Director.

Focused, collaborative environment and continued mentorship within the team as well as participation in Interdisciplinary Team Rounding

Assist in growing collaborative relationships with hospital & specialty departments to enhance and inform primary palliative care delivery

Monday-Friday Schedule- Outpatient-Focused (90% Clinical / 10% Medical Director)

Will support the Administrative Director in developing new outpatient initiatives, enhancing service lines, and improving operational workflows.

Will contribute to strategic planning, program expansion, and evaluation of palliative care clinical models (design, business modeling, productivity, quality, experience, and equity).

Will participate in regulatory readiness, quality improvement projects, and development of clinical best‑practice guidelines.

Will provide comprehensive outpatient palliative consultations, evaluations, and follow-up visits. Perform physical examinations; interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests; identify clinical problems and formulate evidence‑based care plans. Manage complex symptoms (pain, dyspnea, mood, nausea, functional decline) with both pharmacologic and integrative approaches. Lead goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning in partnership with patients, caregivers, and referring clinicians. Deliver patient‑centered, values‑aligned care in a supportive, team-based outpatient environment.

Will participate as a clinical educator in the instruction and supervision of learners: Medical students, Internal Medicine Residents, Family Medicine Residents, and Geriatric Medicine Fellows who are rotating on our Service. Will participate in clinical research activities from time to time as determined by the Administrative Director of the Service.

Will participate in and become a member of the UHS Ethics Committee. Will perform other assigned clinical duties as determined by the Medical Director.

Board certified/eligible in Palliative Medicine as well as pertinent medical specialty (ie Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, etc.) and be able to maintain licensure in New York State.

　United Health Services is a family of health service organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost-effective health care system. A not-for-profit organization, located in the Southern Tier of Upstate New York with Primary and Specialty Care offices in many locations throughout Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Tioga counties.  There is a strong market presence in the region and an excellent referral base.

Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, United Health Services Hospitals employs more than 6,300 people. As a teaching hospital, affiliated with the SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY and the Binghamton University Health Sciences Center, United Health Services Hospitals trains over 100 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs. 

　

As a community-based system, the values that guide decision-making and behavior should reflect the culture of its communities and what they expect from their health care system. These values place special demands on all who are part of United Health Services Hospitals.　

We offer a competitive starting salary, excellent benefits, and malpractice insurance provided.

Salary Range: $280,563 - $300,000 annually

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Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes f