Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or PA

Palliative Care Services • GA

81d • $110,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families facing serious illness? As a Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you’ll play a vital role in delivering expert, compassionate care that focuses on what matters most: quality of life. Working across care settings, you’ll guide patients and families through complex medical decisions, manage symptoms, and ensure care aligns with their goals and values. As a trusted member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll provide ongoing consultative care, support smooth transitions, and bring both clinical expertise and humanity to every patient encounter.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in applicable state
• Board Certification in applicable NP or PA specialty
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred (or willingness to obtain within 12 months)
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per policy
• CPR Certification per state requirements
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Master of Medical Science (MMSc/MPAS)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in palliative care, geriatrics, or complex chronic disease management preferred
• Strong knowledge of Medicare Part B, palliative care billing, and ICD-10 coding
• Proficiency in EMR and mobile documentation workflows
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and public speaking)
• Ability to build trust quickly with patients, families, and clinicians while exercising sound clinical judgment

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred (or willingness to obtain within 12 months)

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic assessments that look beyond physical health, addressing psychological, social, and spiritual needs.
• Guide patients and families through meaningful goals-of-care conversations to ensure treatment aligns with their values.
• Create and update personalized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Manage pain and other symptoms with evidence-based strategies, balancing both medication and non-pharmacologic approaches.
• Support safe transitions of care by reconciling medications and deprescribing when appropriate.
• Initiate timely hospice referrals and ensure smooth handoffs when patients become eligible.
• Document assessments, care plans, and advance care planning discussions thoroughly and accurately in the EMR.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Share your expertise by mentoring colleagues and educating staff, referral sources, and community partners on palliative principles.
• Stay current with clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and best practices to deliver the highest quality care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company matching 401(k) to secure your future
• A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
• Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
• Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience
• Hands-on Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree