Compassionate Palliative Care PA Inpatient Family Support

Concord Hospital; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Hospital in New Hampshire seeks a compassionate Physician Assistant to join our Palliative Care team. This role provides inpatient consults, manages symptoms, and supports patients and families with goal-concordant care.

The PA collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains; maintains accurate documentation and participates in quality improvements; NH licensure and DEA required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant required.
• Current New Hampshire PA license.
• DEA registration.
• Minimum of one year of experience in palliative care, hospice, geriatrics, oncology, critical care, family practice, or related specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert palliative care consultations and symptom management for patients with serious illnesses.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including health histories and exams.
• Develop and monitor individualized care plans focused on goals, comfort, and quality of life.
• Facilitate goals-of-care conversations and advance care planning.
• Support patients and families through complex medical decisions and transitions.
• Prescribe and manage medications related to palliative/hospice needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and care teams.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory/billing requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement and interdisciplinary activities.

Skills

NH PA license

DEA registration

Palliative care experience

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Concord Hospital in New Hampshire seeks a compassionate Physician Assistant to join our Palliative Care team. This role provides inpatient consults, manages symptoms, and supports patients and families with goal-concordant care.

The PA collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains; maintains accurate documentation and participates in quality improvements; NH licensure and DEA required.