About this opportunity
Centra Health lists this Inpatient Palliative Physician Assistant opportunity in lynchburg, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team focused on improving quality of life and managing symptoms.
You Can Expect
8:00 – 5:00pm Monday - Friday
6 – 10 patients per day, 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 but may require occasional in-person visits
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 assistance
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.
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Worksite address
lynchburg, VA, 24513, US
Who can apply
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