Physician Assistant - Hospice & Palliative Medicine

SUMMARY

As a Physician Assistant, your superior interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as your comprehension of diagnostic procedures greatly assists in managing and delivering quality treatment plans.

STATUS: Per Diem

DEPARTMENT: Palliative Care

LOCATION: Remote

SCHEDULE: Days- Monday-Friday

ATTRIBUTES

• Experience as a PA in palliative care, hospice or relevant field is required
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care. Provide primarily remote care to palliative care patients, responding to triage needs and more urgent concerns through video visits.
• Patient Satisfaction. Communicate with patients and families with empathy and understanding, providing education, support, and guidance related to their care.
• Care Coordination. Collaborate with the palliative care team to assess patient needs, provide appropriate recommendations, and coordinate care.
• In-Person Coverage. Complete required in-person training and provide occasional in-person coverage for vacation and sick-call needs.