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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Palliative Care

Good Samaritan

  • Roanoke, Virginia
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Compassionate Caregiver – Ability to support patients and families through complex and sensitive healthcare situations. Clinical Expertise – Strong assessment, diagnostic, and patient management skills in palliative or related care settings.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRoanoke, Virginia

    Description

    What You’ll Do:

    • Provide comprehensive palliative care services to patients in homes, facilities, and hospital settings
    • Conduct new patient visits, follow-ups, and ongoing patient management based on individual needs
    • Perform and document face-to-face encounters in accordance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements
    • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
    • Provide expert guidance on pain and symptom management, prognosis, and treatment options
    • Educate and support patients and families on disease progression, care options, and goals of care
    • Coordinate care across settings to ensure continuity between home, hospital, and long-term care facilities
    • Facilitate family and care team meetings to align on patient goals and treatment plans
    • Prescribe medications and manage medical equipment needs in collaboration with the Medical Director
    • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
    • Participate in on-call rotation as needed, including evenings and weekends
    • Serve as a clinical resource for staff, providers, and community partners

    What We’re Looking For:

    • Clinical Expertise – Strong assessment, diagnostic, and patient management skills in palliative or related care settings
    • Compassionate Caregiver – Ability to support patients and families through complex and sensitive healthcare situations
    • Collaborative Mindset – Works effectively within an interdisciplinary team and across care settings
    • Strong Communication Skills – Able to clearly and empathetically communicate with patients, families, and providers
    • Independent & Organized – Self-motivated with strong time management and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment
    • Adaptable & Detail-Oriented – Able to manage changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and high-quality care

    Qualifications:

    • Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia required
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care, home health, hospice, palliative care, or geriatrics required
    • Prior palliative care and/or hospice experience preferred
    • Board certification in hospice and palliative medicine preferred
    • Valid driver’s license and insured automobile required
    • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and documentation skills
    • Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer applications
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with protected health information (PHI)
    • Commitment to the philosophy and principles of hospice and palliative care


    Ready to bring your clinical expertise and compassion to a team that truly makes a difference? Apply today!