Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Centra Health, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia, is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dedicated Palliative Care team. This role focuses on holistic symptom management and comfort for patients with advanced illnesses.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and social workers to provide goal-concordant care, coaching families through difficult decisions and coordinating care across settings.

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.