PA - Palliative Care

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

Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Patients and Families
Concord Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our Palliative Care team. This role provides consultative palliative care services primarily in our inpatient settings, partnering with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to enhance quality of life, support complex decision‑making, and manage serious illness symptoms.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced provider who is passionate about whole‑person care, values meaningful patient relationships, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

As a key member of our Palliative Care team, you will:

• Provide expert palliative care consultations and symptom management for patients with serious, chronic, and life‑limiting illnesses.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including health histories and physical examinations.

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans focused on patient goals, comfort, and quality of life.

• Facilitate goals‑of‑care conversations, advance care planning, and discussions regarding treatment preferences.

• Support patients and families through complex medical decision‑making and care transitions.

• Prescribe and manage medications related to palliative and hospice care needs.

• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, care managers, hospice teams, and community partners.

• Coordinate seamless transitions across care settings, including long‑term care, hospice, home care, and hospital environments.

• Provide education and support to patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and billing requirements.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, program development, and interdisciplinary team activities.

Communication and Relationship‑Based Care

Successful candidates will be comfortable navigating sensitive conversations and providing support during some of life's most challenging moments, including:

• Discussing goals of care and advance directives.

• Facilitating family meetings.

• Supporting transitions from curative to comfort‑focused care.

• Discussing hospice eligibility and enrollment.

• Addressing end‑of‑life decision‑making and care preferences.

• Providing emotional support to patients, families, and healthcare team members.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

• Current New Hampshire PA license.

• DEA registration.

• Minimum of one year of experience in palliative care, hospice, geriatrics, oncology, critical care, family practice, or a related specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in hospice or palliative medicine.

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.

• Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care (or willingness to obtain).

Why Join Concord Hospital?

At Concord Hospital, you'll join a team dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care that honors individual values, preferences, and cultural beliefs. Our Palliative Care providers work collaboratively across the continuum of care while helping patients and families navigate serious illness with dignity, respect, and support.
We value:

• Compassion and empathy

• Clinical excellence

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Respect for diversity and inclusion

• Professional growth and lifelong learning

• Patient and family‑centered care

Professional Expectations

• Excellence in clinical assessment and decision‑making.

• Commitment to ethical and compassionate patient care.

• Respect for patient autonomy, privacy, and cultural diversity.

• Accountability to patients, families, colleagues, and the profession.

• Dedication to ongoing professional development and evidence‑based practice.

Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
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Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.