Careers at The Connecticut Hospice
The Connecticut Hospice is known for the dedication and expertise of our staff and volunteers. Together, we have built a national reputation for compassionate, exceptional care for our patients and their families. We are committed to recruiting and supporting talented professionals who share our values and want to make a meaningful difference in healthcare.
We offer a range of clinical and administrative career opportunities, with room for growth and leadership across home care, inpatient care, and palliative care services. At The Connecticut Hospice, nurses and clinicians play an active role in shaping how care is delivered, contributing directly to programs and practices that support patients and families.
The Connecticut Hospice, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits and Workplace
The Connecticut Hospice offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees, both professionally and personally.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS
Full-time employees are eligible for a robust benefits package beginning on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Many benefits are available through pre-tax payroll deductions, helping reduce income tax costs.
DISABILITY COVERAGE
Eligible employees may purchase short-term disability insurance. Long-term disability insurance is provided at no cost to full-time employees.
LIFE INSURANCE
The Connecticut Hospice fully funds life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage for full-time employees after a brief eligibility period.
PAID TIME-OFF
Full- and part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for paid time off (PTO), with accrual based on position and length of service. PTO includes time off for vacation, sick, and personal time. The Connecticut Hospice also observes six hospice-designated holidays each year.
RETIREMENT
Employees may participate in a 403(b) retirement savings plan, with tax-deferred contributions up to IRS annual limits.
FREE PARKING
Employees at The Connecticut Hospice’s Branford facility may park their vehicle at no charge.
Transparency in Coverage
In compliance with the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule, machine-readable files are available that include negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers.
These files are provided by Cigna and are intended for researchers, regulators, and application developers to access and analyze coverage data.
https://www.cigna.com/legal/compliance/machine-readable-files
More About The Connecticut Hospice
We Are America's First Hospice
In 1974, The Connecticut Hospice became America’s first hospice. Since then we have continued to set the national standard for home and inpatient hospice care and have become a leader in palliative care.
We currently employ over 200 people and collaborate with over 50 Connecticut hospitals, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and home care providers.
Our Mission
We honor patients and families affected by advanced or life-limiting illnesses with integrity, support, and compassion.
Joint Commission’s Advanced Palliative Certification
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
Member of the National Alliance for Care at Home
Edward R. Loveland Memorial Award from The American College of Physicians
National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation
Patient- and Family-Centered Care
Every Patient at The Connecticut Hospice Receives:
- Customized plans of care prepared by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, art and music therapy specialists, and volunteers
- Flexible care that enables patients to transition from our home care to our inpatient programs
- Pain management and symptom control with fewer emergency room and hospital admissions
- Registered nurse visits and 24/7 on-call support by specially trained physicians
- Social work, pastoral care, arts therapy, and bereavement support for patients and their families at no extra cost
Make a Donation
As a not-for-profit, The Connecticut Hospice depends on generous donors to help us provide customized services and therapies that aren’t completely covered by Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance.
Please make a gift to help us sustain the highest standard of care.