PRN Palliative Care Provider

Sterling Home Health, Llc; Shelby, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonus

Zero Premium Medical Insurance

Wellness Benefit

403B Match

PTO 20+ days

6 Paid Holidays

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Telemedicine Coverage

FSA

Job summary

Four Seasons is seeking a PRN Palliative Care Provider to deliver compassionate, evidence-based palliative care across home, facility, and clinic settings. You will educate patients and families, manage symptoms, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize quality of life.

The role emphasizes flexibility, up-to-date clinical knowledge, and adherence to regulatory standards, with strong emphasis on communication and care coordination across settings.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate level required.
• 2 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Palliative care experience preferred.
• Current NP or PA Board Approved Certification.
• Must meet and maintain eligibility for privileges at partner facilities.
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide palliative care consultation and follow-up to patients and their families.
• Deliver care in patients' homes, ALF/SNF, outpatient clinic, and hospital locations.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team including physicians, RNs, and social workers.
• Document patient records accurately in the EMR and comply with policies.
• Maintain licensure and pursue ongoing clinical education.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and participate in care plan development.

Skills

EMR systems

Interdisciplinary teamwork

HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Clinical proficiency

Time management

Education

Master's or Doctorate level

Tools

EMR platforms

Job description

Four Seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include:

• Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually
• Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities
• $0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance
• Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care
• Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off Package: 20+ Days of PTO Per Year
• Up to 6 Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year

PRN Palliative Care Provider

Regional Director of Palliative Care

Status

Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Shift

Days

Location

Summary

Provide palliative care consultation and treatment to patients with serious and life-limiting illnesses in their homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, outpatient clinic, and hospital.

• Provide palliative care consultation and follow-up to patients and their involved persons. Consultations/follow up will include: education, therapeutic communication, and management of symptoms related to life-limiting conditions. Care will be performed in coordination with an interdisciplinary team, which will include: a collaborating physician, registered nurse, and social worker. Chaplain and musical therapist support is also available
• Provide Palliative Care in patient’s homes, ALF/SNF, outpatient clinic, and hospital locations and submit mileage reimbursement monthly.
• Participate in ongoing learning. This will include, but is not limited to: learning symptom management of complex illnesses, communication skills, and prognostication
• Coordinate care and communicate with referral sources.
• Maintain professional appearance and presentation.
• Work to achieve performance goals, pursue progress toward individual development plan (IDP) and demonstrate Four Seasons values and competencies
• Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings for development and evaluation of the clients plan of care
• Create and maintain accurate patient records within the electronic medical record and complete per policy timeframe
• Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
• Serve as clinical resource for staff of Four Seasons, staff at facilities served, and providers in the community
• Maintain current clinical education and appropriate licensure
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems
• Basic data entry skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
• Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
• Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
• Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
• Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Masters or Doctorate Level

Experience:

• 2 years of clinical experience as a medical provider is preferred
• Palliative care experience is preferred

Licensures & Certifications:

• Current NP or PA Board Approved Certification
• Meet and maintain eligibility requirements to be appointed medical staff and qualify for privileges at partner facilities
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.

Summary of Physical Requirements

• Walking, standing, sitting, driving
• Hand dexterity with gripping/grasping to include writing and typing

Intent and Function

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.

Other Duties:

• Practice safety and infection control methods
• Maintain documentation of collaborative practice / supervision as appropriate for clinical licensure.
• Occasional night and weekend phone call coverage, shared among a large clinical team of providers
• Willingness to drive a variety of terrain and miles between patient locations