Palliative Care Advanced Practice Clinician In Chattanooga, TN

TeamHealth; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Flexible time off

Professional liability insurance

CME/CE offerings

Job summary

TeamHealth in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Palliative Care Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) to join our post-acute care team on a full-time basis. You will round in skilled nursing facilities with strong support, autonomy, and earning potential.

You will provide high-quality palliative care to a diverse patient population, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and benefit from onboarding and leadership development opportunities within a growing post-acute program.

Qualifications

• TN license as NP/PA and DEA registration.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in palliative care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a post-acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical exams.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans based on patient needs.
• Monitor progress and coordinate care to optimize outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals in a team approach.
• Educate patients and families on health management and preventive strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records in compliance with regulations.

Skills

NP/PA licensure

DEA license

Palliative care experience

Excellent communication

Job description

Palliative Care Advanced Practice Clinician In Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga Area Post-acute Care Practice

TeamHealth is seeking a quality-driven palliative care nurse practitionerorphysician assistant to join our post-acute care team in the Chattanooga, Tennessee, area. This is afull-timeopportunity (5days/week)rounding in skilled nursing facilities, with excellentsupport and training, autonomy, and earning potential. Compensation is fee for service with an estimated compensation range of $117,932 to $141,518 annually and no cap on productivity income potential.

In this role, you’ll provide high-quality palliative care to a diverse patient population, collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and build meaningful relationships with patients and their families.You will have an opportunity to deliver exceptional care during life’s pivotal moments.

Our comprehensive clinical and operational leadership team will support your transition into our medical practice with a comprehensive 3-month onboarding program along with a dedicated clinical field mentor and support from industry leading clinical experts in post-acute medicine. Growth and leadership opportunities within this market are available as well.

Our innovative population health data reports will guide you towards optimal and timely care for our patient population. The medical practice is part of TeamACO, a dedicated long-term Accountable Care Organization participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program for our clinicians, which could result in you receiving a portion of the shared savings if certain criteria are met.

Our Medical Director Leadership Academy (MDLA) will position you for success in quality improvement initiatives, and collaboration with the facility leadership as a valued partner of the team. This educational program is best-in-class and not provided by any other organizations practicing post-acute medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical exams
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans based on patient needs
• Monitor progress and coordinate care to optimize outcomes
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals in a team approach
• Educate patients and families on health management and preventive strategies
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records in compliance with regulations

Qualifications

• NP or PA license (State of TN) and DEA
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in palliative care
• Strong clinical foundation and knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a positive outlook

Why Join TeamHealth?

• Dedicated night call coverage for work-life balance
• Supportive clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in post-acute patient care
• Strong earning potential with professional growth opportunities

Come join a team that valuescompassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence while supporting your professional development and personal growth.

• - 401(k)
• - Dental, health, and vision insurance
• - Flexible spending account
• - Health savings account
• - Flex time off
• - Professional liability insurance
• - Access to more than 300 CME/CE offerings in TeamHealth's My Learning
• - Ability to commute/relocate: Collegedale, East Ridge, Hixson, Ooltewah, and Red Bank, Tennessee
• - Work location: in-person

About the City

Known as the Scenic City, Chattanooga lies along the banks of the Tennessee River and has received national recognition for the renewed beautiful downtown and riverfront, which includes a renowned aquarium, children's museum, theaters, walking paths, and other sites and activities. Outdoor recreation activities are plentiful, but there are also traditional attractions like the Chattanooga Choo Choo, Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain, and the zoo.

Chattanooga Area Post-Acute Care Practice