Advanced Practice - Palliative Care Opening in La Plata, MD
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
La Plata, Maryland, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/24/25
Palliative Care NP/PA opening in La Plata, MD
- Located in La Plata, MD; Washington DC 35m
- Full time, permanent position
- Board Certified
- Conducts family meetings.
- Performs consults and follow up visits as needed
- Create, direct, coordinate, and supervise the patient care plans daily
- Conduct/order diagnostic tests, and analyze results and prescribe indicated treatments and therapies
- Round on existing hospitalist patients in multidisciplinary rounds if asked
- Work as part of an integrated team with care management, nursing, pharmacy, etc.
- Assist in patient education and goal setting
- Participate and adhere to all quality metrics and goals as established and directed by the client/hospital
- Submit accurate and timely charges for all professional services performed
- Attend committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate
REQUIREMENTS
- 1+ years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an acute role, preferably long-term care or skilled nursing facility or similar inpatient experience required
- Graduate of an accredited school and program, respective to role (PA-C, or NP)
- Licensure to practice medicine in good standing, with the state governing body
- Federal DEA certification in good standing
- State CDS in good standing
- Possess strong clinical skills and demonstrate competency in providing comprehensive health care including evaluation, diagnosis and treatment
- Flexibility and organizational skills to work autonomously
- Proven skills, knowledge base, and judgment necessary for independent clinical decision making
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- Comprehensive benefits including Health, dental, vision, CME, 401k, ST/LT disability and life insurance
- Leadership and training programs available
- Malpractice insurance with tail, 100% company paid
- Cross-training opportunities
- Incentives for improved productivity and quality care
- Manageable caseloads
- Flexibility in scheduling
- Recognition of service outside of work
- We offer flexibility and work-life balance