Advanced Practice Provider - Palliative Care
About The Position
Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider Albany Medical Center Albany Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Palliative Care team. This is an opportunity to provide holistic, patient- and family-centered care in the Capital Region’s only academic medical center as part of our adult consult service. About the Role: As part of our interdisciplinary palliative care team, the APP will provide specialized medical care for patients living with serious or life-limiting illnesses. The focus is on symptom management, quality of life, and support for patients and their families through all stages of illness, including end-of-life care.
Requirements
- Current NYS licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (or eligibility)
- National board certification as an NP or PA
- Strong communication skills, empathy, and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to patient- and family-centered care
Nice To Haves
- Experience in palliative care, oncology, geriatrics, or critical care preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with complex medical needs, including pain, symptom burden, psychosocial concerns, and spiritual care needs.
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans in collaboration with attending physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains.
- Provide expert symptom management for issues such as pain, dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, and delirium.
- Facilitate advance care planning discussions and assist patients and families with understanding goals of care and treatment options.
- Participate in family meetings to ensure alignment between medical recommendations and patient preferences.
- Provide palliative care consultations for hospitalized patients and assist with transitions of care to home, hospice, or other settings.
- Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members on palliative care principles.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and participate in palliative care education for trainees.
Benefits
- Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
- A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
