Job at a Glance
Degree Required: MD/DO
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Environment: Hospital / Inpatient / Palliative Care
Location: Bronx Campus, Bronx, NY
About the Opportunity
An established healthcare organization in the Bronx, NY, is seeking a full-time Internal Medicine Physician to provide compassionate, patient-centered medical care to individuals with advanced cancer and other terminal illnesses.
This opportunity focuses on Palliative Care and Inpatient Medicine , emphasizing symptom management, pain control, comfort-focused treatment, and improving the overall quality of life for patients facing serious or life-limiting illnesses.
The organization has over 125 years of experience in palliative care, providing comprehensive medical, emotional, and supportive services to patients and their families.
Compensation
Annual Salary: $250,000 $300,000 + incentives.
Compensation will depend on years of experience and interview performance.
Benefits
Accrued vacation days, sick days, holidays, and additional free days.
Pension plan (vested after five years of full-time or part-time service).
403(b) retirement plan.
Short-term disability insurance.
Life insurance and cancer insurance.
Flexible spending benefits.
Transit benefits.
Free on-site parking.
Schedule
Full-time position.
Shared weekday, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage.
Daily patient rounds and ongoing inpatient care responsibilities.
Flexible start date to be discussed.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide primary medical care to hospitalized patients with advanced cancer and other terminal illnesses.
Conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations for newly admitted patients.
Perform daily patient rounds, write medical orders, and document treatment plans.
Provide palliative care focused on symptom management, pain control, and patient comfort.
Manage complex medical conditions and complications associated with advanced and terminal illnesses.
Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered treatment.
Support patients and their families through compassionate, comfort-focused medical care.
Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
Requirements
MD/DO from an approved medical institution.
Active New York State medical license.
Board certified in Internal Medicine, or demonstrated substantially equivalent training and expertise.
Clinical competence in caring for patients with advanced cancer and other terminal illnesses.
Ability and willingness to provide palliative care and manage medically complex inpatient cases.
Ideal Candidate
Internal Medicine physicians with experience or a strong interest in Palliative Care .
Physicians with experience treating patients with advanced cancer, terminal illnesses, or complex medical conditions.
Candidates comfortable with symptom management, pain control, and end-of-life care.
Physicians who value interdisciplinary collaboration and compassionate, patient-centered care.
