Per Diem Palliative Care NP/PA - Impactful Practice

Palliative Care Services; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

PTO 15 days

Holidays 10

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Support

Wellness Programs

Discount Programs

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Onboarding Program

Job summary

Palliative Care Services in Cookeville is seeking a Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver expert, compassionate care focused on quality of life across care settings. The role involves guiding complex goals-of-care conversations, managing symptoms, updating care plans with the interdisciplinary team, and supporting transitions to hospice when appropriate.

Per diem schedule with a competitive benefits package and onboarding program.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered NP or PA license in applicable state
• Board certification in NP or PA specialty
• Hospice and palliative care certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within 12 months)
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
• CPR certification per state requirements
• MSN, DNP, or MMSc/MPAS degree
• Minimum 1 year of palliative care, geriatrics, or complex chronic disease management experience
• Strong knowledge of Medicare Part B, palliative care billing, and ICD-10 coding
• Proficiency in EMR and mobile documentation workflows
• Exceptional communication skills and sound clinical judgment

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic assessments addressing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs.
• Guide goals-of-care conversations to align treatment with patient values.
• Create/update personalized care plans with patients, families, and the team.
• Manage pain and symptoms with evidence-based strategies.
• Reconcile medications and deprescribe during safe transitions of care.
• Initiate hospice referrals and ensure smooth handoffs when eligible.
• Document assessments and care plans thoroughly in the EMR.
• Contribute to team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement.
• Mentor colleagues and educate staff on palliative principles.
• Stay current with guidelines, regulations, and best practices.

Skills

Licensure as NP/PA

Board Certification

CPR Certification

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Medicare Part B knowledge

ICD-10 coding

Team mentoring

Education

MSN / DNP / MMSc/MPAS

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Palliative Care Services in Cookeville is seeking a Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver expert, compassionate care focused on quality of life across care settings. The role involves guiding complex goals-of-care conversations, managing symptoms, updating care plans with the interdisciplinary team, and supporting transitions to hospice when appropriate.

Per diem schedule with a competitive benefits package and onboarding program.