Autonomous Outpatient Palliative Care APP

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA) for outpatient palliative care in St. Petersburg. The role focuses on symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and psychosocial support for patients with serious illnesses.

The APP works autonomously and with physicians and the care team, delivering evidence-based care and coordinating services across clinics, home health, and hospice settings. Fluency in patient-centered communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in Florida.
• National certification required for APRNs and PAs.
• Experience in palliative care, hospice, oncology, geriatrics, or complex chronic disease management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive outpatient palliative care evaluations and follow-up visits.
• Manages complex symptoms including pain, dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and depression.
• Conducts goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and code status conversations.
• Collaborates with patients, families, referring providers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinates care across settings including specialty clinics, primary care, home health, and hospice services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Autonomy

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Education

Florida license (ARNP/PA)

National certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA) for outpatient palliative care in St. Petersburg. The role focuses on symptom management, goals-of-care discussions, and psychosocial support for patients with serious illnesses.

The APP works autonomously and with physicians and the care team, delivering evidence-based care and coordinating services across clinics, home health, and hospice settings. Fluency in patient-centered communication is essential.