Advanced Practice Provider - Palliative Care

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Overview:

Sentara Medical Group has an employment opportunity for a full time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Palliative Care team on the campus of Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital located in the collegial town of Charlottesville, VA. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is responsible for providing clinical care, support, and education for the palliative patient population as part of the health care team.

Position Highlights:

• Monday-Friday; 8:00a – 4:30p
• This role offers strong growth potential for an adaptable APP, with opportunities to practice independently across both inpatient and outpatient settings as program needs evolve, gradually building toward a full outpatient clinic volume
• Performing palliative care consultations and follow up visits for hospitalized patients with acute palliative care needs including symptom management and complex medical decision making
• Facilitating family meetings related to current medical decision making and advance care planning
• Assisting with developing appropriate discharge plans with respect to established goals of care including close collaboration with Hospice for patients to ensure access and continuity of care.
• Actively participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team to ensure that palliative care is provided in a manner which addresses pain and symptom management; psychosocial/spiritual support; and caregiver support.

Position Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits to include medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer matching  
• Licenses, certification and dues paid
• Malpractice and Tail Coverage
• $1,500 CME
• $2,500 Annual Quality Bonus
• $10,000 Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
• PSLF eligible, Non-Profit

Learn More:

Charlottesville, VA offers a blend of big-city conveniences and small-town charm. Enjoy live music and sporting events at the University of Virginia’s John Paul Jones Arena, and take in historic landmarks like Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. Explore “The 151,” a popular local route lined with breweries and wineries framed by scenic mountain views. With abundant options for hiking, shopping, dining, and historical exploration—and four distinct seasons—Charlottesville provides something for everyone.

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Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work,Sentara Health employs providers in the following states:

North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.