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MedElite

On-site healthcare services for facilities

Palliative Care Physician

Physicians & SurgeonsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUtica, NY, USA$250k - $300k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active and unrestricted MD license is required.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in palliative care in a hospital- or nursing-home-based program is required.
  • Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Palliative Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a related specialty is required.
  • Strong communication skills are required to navigate sensitive and emotionally complex situations.
  • The role requires prolonged standing and walking, occasional lifting, computer work, lifting and moving patients, and prolonged sitting.
  • A commitment to elder care, comfort-focused medicine, and interdisciplinary collaboration is required.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver palliative and supportive care services to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments focused on symptom management, functional status, and quality of life.
  • Manage complex chronic and advanced illnesses with a comfort-focused, patient-centered approach.
  • Lead goals-of-care and advance care planning conversations with residents and families.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including facility staff and primary care providers.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized symptom-management and treatment plans.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests when clinically appropriate.
  • Prescribe medications and evaluate ongoing treatment effectiveness.
  • Educate residents, families, and facility staff on disease progression, treatment options, and care expectations.
  • Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Maintain a compassionate, respectful, and supportive care environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Certification in palliative care is a plus.

About the Company

MedElite

On-site healthcare services for facilities

MedElite provides in-facility healthcare services to skilled nursing facilities by offering a range of ancillary medical programs and advanced technologies. Its on-site solutions include telemedicine, physiatry, respiratory therapy, advanced wound care, and other specialized consultations, all designed to be integrated with a facility’s existing staff and workflows. By bringing medical services directly into nursing homes, MedElite aims to improve resident outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions while also expanding the facility’s revenue through a more comprehensive set of care options. Unlike providers who rely on external visits or separate suppliers, MedElite emphasizes collaboration with facility staff and a broad, turnkey portfolio that minimizes the need for capital investment by the facility. The company’s goal is to help long-term care centers deliver higher-quality care on-site and operate more efficiently.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2011

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