Inpatient Palliative Physician Assistant

Centra Health•Lynchburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an exceptional and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dedicated Palliative Care team. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families during some of their most vulnerable moments. In this role, you will provide holistic and supportive care for patients with advanced illnesses —primarily in oncology, neurology (stroke, dementia, etc.), pulmonary (COPD, respiratory failure, etc.), and gastrointestinal diseases. You’ll be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team focused on improving quality of life and managing symptoms.

Requirements

Masters Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant School
Current licensure by the State of Virginia as a Physician Assistant
ACLS (required only for LFM)
Minimum of two (2+) years of progressive experience in area of specialization
Experience with disease process
Strong communication skills
Experience with symptom management
End of life care
Advanced care planning

Responsibilities

Provide holistic and supportive care for patients with advanced illnesses.
Manage symptoms for patients with advanced illnesses.
Collaborate with families, patients, social workers, and care teams across the system.
Participate in a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
Provide care in oncology, neurology (stroke, dementia, etc.), pulmonary (COPD, respiratory failure, etc.), and gastrointestinal diseases.