Palliative Care Np/Pa

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Palliative Care providers manage chronic debilitating illnesses and endof life issues. Provide cross coverage asneeded/requested by nursing and medical staff. Round on assigned medical hospitalist patients and on patients asrequested by facility medical staff.

Core responsibilities:

Conducts family meetings Performs consults and follow up visits as needed Create, direct, coordinate, and supervise the patient care plansdaily Conduct/order diagnostic tests, and analyze results and prescribeindicated treatments and therapies Round on existing hospitalist patients in multidisciplinary roundsif asked Work as part of an integrated team with care management, nursing,pharmacy, etc Assist in patient education and goal setting Participate and adhere to all quality metrics and goals as establishedand directed by Adfinitas or the client/hospital Submit accurate and timely charges for all professional servicesperformed Attend committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate COMPETENCIES

The following is a list of personal and professional competenciesthat must be present to succeed in this role. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills,including the use of email, are necessary in dealing with a variety ofhealthcare professionals, Adfinitas colleagues, family members, and patients Team oriented attitude toward patient care at facility includingcare managers, hospitalists and the nursing staff Demonstrate commitment to high ethical standards and healthcare compliance Skillin diagnosing and treating diseases Abilityto effectively work in stressful situations REQUIREMENTS 1+ years of experience as anAdvanced Practice Provider in an acute role, preferably long-term care orskilled nursing facility or similar inpatient experience required Graduateof an accredited school and program, respective to role (PA-C, or NP) Licensureto practice medicine in good standing, with the state governing body FederalDEA certification in good standing StateCDS in good standing Possess strong clinical skills and demonstrate competency inproviding comprehensive health care including evaluation, diagnosis andtreatment Flexibility and organizational skills to work autonomously Proven skills, knowledgebase, and judgment necessary for independent clinical decision making ABOUTUS - ADFINITAS HEALTH

Adfinitas Health is a rapidly growing andmultispecialty medical practice. Founded in 2007, we are a physician-owned andmanaged company, providing high-quality, cost-effective clinical managementservices across the full continuum of care in hospitals, critical care andpost-acute facilities.

We recruit and train the bestand brightest medical professionals and offer career advancement, leadershiptraining and education, and the ability to practice at the top of one'slicense. Our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants aresupported by a dedicated team of business professional to ensure that theadministrative and operational components of care are properly managed -allowing our providers to focus on patient care and quality improvement.

BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME Competitivesalary and bonus package Comprehensivebenefits including Health, dental, vision, CME, 401k, ST/LT disability and lifeinsurance Leadershipand training programs available Malpracticeinsurance with tail, 100% company paid Cross-trainingopportunities Incentivesfor improved productivity and quality care Manageablecaseloads Flexibilityin scheduling Recognitionof service outside of work We offer flexibility and work-life balance