Advanced Practice Provider - Palliative Care SMJH

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
• 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.