Palliative Care APP (Full Time)

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

Job Description Summary

The Palliative Care APP, in concert with a multi-disciplinary team, provides initial and ongoing clinical assessment for patients with advanced and/or progressive medical conditions who are referred for palliative care consultation.

Job Description

Consultations can take place in either the inpatient, outpatient or virtual setting. The APP will modify the plan of care, as needed, in collaboration with the attending and/or consulting physicians. The main foci are symptom management; assistance with decision-making and goals of care; collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide and facilitate emotional, spiritual, bereavement support, and coordination of care until death or discharge. The APP will also serve as a clinician educator and as an educational expert and will be expected to provide assistance with the multiple palliative care educational endeavors throughout the South Shore community.

The Palliative Care Service is an established, growing, and well-respected service that is looking for an experienced, competent, and compassionate APP who will take an active part in the continued development of the service.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education -

This position is a licensed independent practitioner credentialed through the Medical Staff Services Office

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

Minimum Work Experience

Previous Palliative Care experience, preferred.