Centra Health Inc

Inpatient Palliative Physician Assistant

Centra Health Inc$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience with various disease processes, particularly in oncology, neurology, and pulmonary care.
  • Strong communication skills essential for patient and family engagement.
  • Proficiency in symptom management and holistic care approaches.
  • Experience in providing end-of-life care, demonstrating compassion and empathy.
  • Knowledge of advanced care planning processes and frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Provide holistic care for patients with advanced illnesses, focusing on quality of life.
  • Manage symptoms effectively while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
  • Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
  • Engage with families to facilitate discussions around treatment options and care goals.
  • Participate in a mix of new patient admissions and follow-up visits, ensuring continuity of care.

Benefits

  • Sign-On Bonus to attract top talent.
  • Relocation assistance for candidates moving to the area.
  • Support for student loan repayment, easing financial burdens.
  • Generous 26 days of paid time off (PTO) each year.
  • Funding for continuing medical education (CME) with $3,500 and 5 additional days off.
  • Comprehensive malpractice insurance and medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • Competitive retirement plan with matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dedicated Palliative Care team. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families during some of their most vulnerable moments.

In this role, you will provide holistic and supportive care for patients with advanced illnesses -primarily in oncology, neurology (stroke, dementia, etc.), pulmonary (COPD, respiratory failure, etc.), and gastrointestinal diseases. You'll be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team focused on improving quality of life and managing symptoms.

You Can Expect
  • 8:00 - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
  • 6 - 10 patients per day, a mix of new admits and follow up patients
  • 2 Physicians and 4 APPs
  • Collaborate with families, patients, social workers, and care teams across the system
  • Call - 1:4 one weekend a month and one weekday a week - calls are usually taken from home, will require coming to see the patient occasionally.
  • A robust 2-3 month orientation process

Required Qualifications
  • Experience with disease process
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with symptom management
  • End of life care
  • Advanced care planning

What We Offer
  • Sign On Bonus
  • Relocation
  • Student Loan reimbursement
  • 26 days of PTO per year
  • $3,500 + 5 days of CME
  • Malpractice insurance and medical/vision/dental coverage
  • Matching 403b Retirement account contribution - immediate vesting


Qualifications

Required Education: Masters Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant School

Required Certifications and Licensures: Current licensure by the State of Virginia as a Physician Assistant ACLS (required only for LFM)

Experience: Minimum of two (2+) years of progressive experience in area of specialization

About Centra Health Inc

Centra Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides a wide range of medical services to patients in central Virginia. The system includes four hospitals, a nursing home, and various outpatient clinics. Centra Health employs over 8,000 people and serves a population of over 500,000 people. The system is known for its high-quality care and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its services. Centra Health is committed to providing affordable and accessible healthcare to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
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