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 Careplex Hospital located in Hampton, 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.

Benefit Highlights:

• Comprehensive Benefits and Retirement package
• Malpractice and Tail coverage
• $3,000 Annual CME allowance
• $5,000 Annual QPI Bonus
• $10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
• Fully integrated EHR (Epic)

Life on the peninsula of Virginia offers breathtaking views and water sport activities along the York and James River waterways. From Williamsburgs preserved historical sites and museums to Hamptons Coliseum Arena that houses a variety of exciting musical, sport, and family friendly events, you are sure to encounter the limitless possibilities that our Peninsula provides.

To learn more about Sentara and the communities we serve, please visit? Sentara Healthcare and America's First Region. All applicants must apply online at www.sentaracareers.com , keyword search JR-46965, and attach copy of current resume