Atlantic Health is Seeking an Ambulatory Palliative Care Physician Atlantic Health is seeking a compassionate and collaborative full-time Ambulatory Palliative Care Physician to join our growing palliative care team across multiple outpatient sites in Northern New Jersey. This physician will provide specialty palliative care embedded directly within oncology and primary care practices, delivering longitudinal, relationship-based care for adults living with serious illness. The role focuses on symptom management, goals-of-care alignment, advanced care planning, and comprehensive support for patients and families throughout the disease trajectory. The Ambulatory Palliative Care Physician serves as an integrated member of oncology and primary care teams, offering real-time consultation, shared visits, and coordinated care planning to improve quality of life while patients continue disease-directed treatments. The ideal candidate will have strong symptom management skills and provide services primarily in the outpatient setting, coordinating closely with primary care providers and specialists. Responsibilities • Provide outpatient palliative care consultations and longitudinal follow-up care • Manage complex symptoms associated with serious illness • Lead goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning conversations • Support patients and families through difficult medical decision-making • Collaborate closely with oncology, primary care, hospital-based teams, and specialists • Participate in interdisciplinary care planning to ensure seamless, compassionate care delivery • Promote patient-centered care that aligns treatment plans with patient values and goals Salary Range: $225,000–$275,000 base salary only; excludes any quality and/or productivity incentives Required • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine • Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required • NJ licensed or eligible for licensure • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Demonstrated expertise in advance care planning and serious illness conversations • Experience in oncology, primary care, or ambulatory serious illness care • Excellence in communication, shared decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration • Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment Preferred • Prior experience in embedded or co-management palliative care models • Familiarity with NJ POLST statutes and end-of-life care regulations • Interest in program development, education, or ethics-based consultation • Comfort working in diverse urban, suburban, and multicultural communities