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At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Hiring Range: $171,876-$220,000 

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.  

Location: Leominster, MA and Marlborough, MA 
Facility: UMass Memorial Health – HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital-Leominster, and UMass Memorial Medical Center, Marlborough Campus 
Specialty: Palliative Care 
Schedule: Full Time 
 

At UMass Memorial Health, we believe that exceptional palliative care enhances quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness. We are seeking a compassionate and innovative physician leader to serve as our Community Palliative Care Medical Director, providing clinical expertise while advancing the growth of palliative care services across Central Massachusetts. 
 

This position offers the rare opportunity to lead a respected inpatient program in Leominster and develop a new inpatient program in Marlborough, creating lasting impact for patients, families, and care teams. 

Key Highlights 

• Join a thriving, multidisciplinary palliative care team that includes 8 physicians, 5 advanced practice clinicians, and talented, dedicated support staff. 
• Drive the strategic growth and development of palliative care services across two community-based campuses. 
• Shape a new palliative care program in Marlborough with strong organizational support and leadership engagement. 
• Care for a diverse patient population with complex medical and psychosocial needs. 
• Utilize Epic EMR and advanced technology tools that support efficient, coordinated care delivery. 
• Participate in teaching and mentorship opportunities with residents and hospice and palliative medicine fellows. 
• Benefit from strong administrative and operational support that promotes physician satisfaction and work-life balance. 
• Enjoy a predictable Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays currently. 
• Join a health system committed to innovation, quality outcomes, and compassionate, patient-centered care. 

 
Learn more about our division here: Palliative Care.  

Qualifications 

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Palliative Care with 5 years of Palliative Care experience
• Completed Palliative Care Fellowship training  
• Must hold a MD or DO degree and qualify for a Massachusetts license 

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs 

• Employer-funded retirement contributions of 8% of base salary with additional retirement plan options  
• Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‑eligible employment  
• Concierge services for relocation to include special mortgage promotions 
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $5 million per claim and $10 million aggregate 
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program 

Visit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organization.  

 
Qualified candidates may contact Britt Kosiba, Provider Recruiter, at brittany.kosiba@umassmemorial.org or 774-737-3412. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.