What You'll Bring:

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree from an accredited medical school with possession of a current license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Board certified with a minimum of five years experience in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Oncology or related field with specialty certification in Hospice/Palliative medicine preferred or Hospice Medical Director Certification preferred.
• Privileges or eligible for privileges as an attending physician with one or more Care Dimensions contracted acute care hospitals.
• Successful completion of a palliative care fellowship program strongly preferred.
• Eligibility and/or certification in Hospice and Palliative Care or Hospice Medical Director Certification; willingness to obtain certification within two years required.
• Recognized for leadership ability within the medical community.
• Demonstrated participation in educating and mentoring clinical staff with the ability to convey clinical information to non-clinicians.
• Demonstrated competency in symptom control measures and appropriate palliative care for terminally ill patients.
• Knowledge of the principles of quality improvement and ethical issues in end-of-life care.
• Demonstrated understanding of and support of an interdisciplinary approach to patient care planning and delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with individuals and groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.