Full-Time

Palliative Care Physician

Updated on 9/4/2026

MedElite

MedElite

201-500 employees

On-site healthcare services for facilities

Compensation Overview

$250k - $300k/yr

Utica, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • An active and unrestricted Doctor of Medicine license is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in palliative care in a hospital- or nursing-home-based program is required.
  • Board certification or board eligibility is required in Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a related specialty.
  • 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 using 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 about 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.

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

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • MedElite announced a Vermont Health Care Association partnership on 2026-04-07.
  • MedElite announced a Touro University partnership on 2026-04-20, expanding pharmacogenomics capabilities.
  • Indeed listed 654 jobs in 2026, signaling ongoing hiring demand and growth activity.

What critics are saying

  • Indeed reviews on 2025-04-14 cite layoffs, high turnover, and management changes.
  • 2020 federal qui tam litigation still shadows MedElite's compliance culture and payer trust.
  • If compliance problems spread, SNF contracts and referrals can deteriorate quickly across 2026.

What makes MedElite unique

  • MedElite's treat-in-place model embeds clinicians inside SNFs, reducing transfers and friction.
  • MedElite partnered with Touro University on pharmacogenomics, adding academic validation to post-acute services.
  • MedElite sponsors state associations like VHCA and NHCA, strengthening distribution with facility operators.

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MedElite
Apr 7th, 2026
Quality of care shouldn't depend on a zip code.

Quality of care shouldn't depend on a zip code. Bridging the gap: why its partnership with the Vermont Health Care Association matters. In Vermont, healthcare is deeply local. It is built on a foundation of community-rooted facilities where staff often care for their own neighbors and friends. It is a system defined by dedication, but as any facility leader in the state knows, it is also a system defined by its geography. The very thing that makes Vermont special - its rural landscape - can also create significant hurdles for long-term care providers. Accessing specialized clinical support shouldn't depend on how close a facility is to a major city, yet geographic distance often becomes a barrier to the high-level care residents deserve. This is why MedElite is proud to announce its official partnership with the Vermont Health Care Association (VHCA). Supporting the heart of the community. Its goal in joining VHCA is straightforward: to help bridge the clinical gap for rural facilities. MedElite Healthcare Management Group recognize that Vermont's care providers are doing incredible work under a unique set of pressures. From managing higher-acuity residents to reducing the need for stressful hospital transfers, the demands on clinical teams are higher than ever. By bringing specialized clinical support directly into these facilities, MedElite Healthcare Management Group aim to provide the resources necessary to keep residents right where they belong - in their home communities. A partnership of shared goals. At MedElite, MedElite Healthcare Management Group believe that the best healthcare outcomes are the result of strong collaboration. The VHCA has long been a vital advocate for Vermont's providers, and MedElite Healthcare Management Group is honored to join their mission. MedElite Healthcare Management Group is not here to change the way Vermont facilities operate; MedElite Healthcare Management Group is here to support the experts who are already on the ground. Its "treat-in-place" model is designed to empower local teams, giving them the clinical depth they need to provide elite care without the logistical burden of long-distance travel for their residents. Looking ahead to Stowe. While this partnership is a formal milestone, the real work happens in person. MedElite Healthcare Management Group is eager to listen to facility leaders across the state, learn about the specific challenges your teams are facing, and discuss how MedElite Healthcare Management Group can work together to ensure every Vermonter has access to the specialized care they deserve. MedElite Healthcare Management Group look forward to connecting with the VHCA community at the Annual Conference in Stowe this May. MedElite Healthcare Management Group hope to see you there to begin this next chapter of collaboration. Vermont's healthcare facilities are the backbone of their communities. MedElite Healthcare Management Group is honored to stand with them.