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Mass General Brigham
Newton, Massachusetts

Part-time Palliative Care Physician

Palliative CareIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$142K - $178K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission.

As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Part-time Palliative Care Physician

Qualifications

Join Our Community: Palliative Care Physician in Newton, MA Mass General Brigham is seeking a part-time Board Certified or Board Eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician to join the well-established Palliative Care team at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, a nationally recognized community teaching hospital affiliated with Mass General Brigham. This is an excellent opportunity to provide compassionate, interdisciplinary care while working alongside experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and care coordinators dedicated to improving quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness.

About the Opportunity

Provide inpatient palliative care consultation services to patients with serious and complex illnesses, focusing on symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and advance care planning.

Collaborate closely with hospitalists, specialists, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, education, and the continued growth of palliative care services within the hospital.

Enjoy a collaborative practice environment and flexible schedule that supports professional fulfillment and work-life balance. There is no traditional call schedule.

Benefits Include

A competitive salary with a transparent and rewarding compensation plan. A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and malpractice coverage. Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program as part of our not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) designation. Why Newton?

Newton, MA, is a vibrant and highly desirable community just west of Boston, known for its excellent schools, tree-lined neighborhoods, and strong sense of community.

With easy access to Boston’s cultural attractions, renowned universities, and abundant outdoor recreation, Newton offers an exceptional quality of life for individuals and families alike.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital combines the warmth and accessibility of a community hospital with the resources and innovation of Mass General Brigham.

About Us Mass General Brigham is a leader in healthcare innovation, comprising 16 member institutions, including world-class academic medical centers, specialty and community hospitals, and a robust physician network.

With over 1,180 physicians and 534 Advanced Practitioners across 78 locations, we are dedicated to transforming patient care. At Mass General Brigham, our patients come first. Ready to Make a Difference?

Explore the opportunity to practice in a dynamic, patient-focused environment while enjoying the benefits of a supportive, community-based setting.

For more information about this role or other opportunities within our network, please contact: Kailey Wiseman Physician Recruiter Email: kwiseman@mgb.org Additional Job Details (if applicable) The salary range for this position is $142,000 to $178,000 annually.

Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, and internal equity. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and bonuses as applicable, designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Physician Recruitment team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 2014 Washington Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 24 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) EEO Statement: 4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world.

Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready?

Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine.

Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Provide inpatient palliative care consultation focusing on symptom management and advance care planning for patients with complex illnesses. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of specialists and social workers to deliver comprehensive patient-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Board Certified or Board Eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician. The role requires the ability to work within a collaborative, community teaching hospital environment.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationInpatient Consultation

Palliative Care — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$160k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Palliative Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 94 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Newton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.29M≈ 9.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,408/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Retirement Plans
Malpractice Coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
Flexible Schedule
No Call