Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Palliative Care team. This position offers flexible scheduling with the opportunity to work either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday during daytime hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct 6-8 patient visits per day, following industry standards for Palliative Care.

• Provide consultative services within the hospital, addressing new referrals and follow-up visits daily.

• Collaborate with patients and their families to discuss goals of care, ensuring their needs and wishes are understood and respected.

• Manage pain and other distressing symptoms to improve patient comfort and quality of life.

Position Highlights:

• No after-hours or weekend call requirements.

• Work as part of a dedicated Palliative Care team committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications:

• Active Missouri Nurse Practitioner License or Physician Assistant License

• Experience in palliative care, hospice, or related fields preferred.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support patients and their families through complex healthcare decisions.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones. Apply today to become part of our dedicated care team!

CoxHealth is a Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Network that includes: Cox South Hospital (706 Beds), Cox Medical Center Branson (165 Beds), Cox North Hospital (72 Beds, inpatient psych), Meyer Orthopedic and Rehab Hospital (86 Beds), Cox Monett Hospital (25 Beds), and Cox Barton County Hospital (25 beds). In addition, there are more than 80 clinics with 560+ physicians and 53 specialties.

CoxHealth is the only Springfield hospital named for seven years to U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals list. CoxHealth is recognized by CareChex®, the medical quality rating division of Comparion®, as among the Top 10 percent U.S. hospitals for patient safety in overall hospital, medical and surgical care.

Springfield, Missouri is a vibrant and energetic area that serves as a hub for health care, entertainment and shopping for southwest Missouri. It's the third-largest city in Missouri, with a metro population of more than 450,000. Springfield is consistently rated as one of the "Top Quality of Life Communities in the Nation" by Money Magazine. It offers outdoor activities, live music, theaters, major sports teams and an established academic community. Enjoy a low cost of living, convenient airport access and top-rated schools.