Palliative Care APP: Clinician & Educator

South Shore Health; South Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health System is seeking an experienced Palliative Care APP to work with a multidisciplinary team in providing initial and ongoing clinical assessment for patients with advanced or progressive conditions referred for palliative care consultation. The role encompasses symptom management, decision-making support, and coordination of care across inpatient, outpatient, or virtual settings.

The APP will collaborate with attending/consulting physicians, serve as an educator, and contribute

Qualifications

• Completion of Advanced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program from an accredited institution.
• All licensure re-certifications, as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and ongoing clinical assessment for palliative care patients.
• Modify the plan of care with the attending and/or consulting physicians.
• Support symptom management, decision-making, goals of care, and coordination of care until discharge or death.
• Educate and contribute to multiple palliative care educational endeavors throughout the South Shore community.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Symptom management

Education & teaching

Education

Advanced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program

Job description

South Shore Health System is seeking an experienced Palliative Care APP to work with a multidisciplinary team in providing initial and ongoing clinical assessment for patients with advanced or progressive conditions referred for palliative care consultation. The role encompasses symptom management, decision-making support, and coordination of care across inpatient, outpatient, or virtual settings.

The APP will collaborate with attending/consulting physicians, serve as an educator, and contribute