NP or PA to Join Sentara's Palliative Care Team in Harrisonburg, VA

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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 Rockingham Memorial Hospital located in the college town of Harrisonburg, 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
• 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.

Position Benefits:

• 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)

Harrisonburg can be described as the adventure capital of the Shenandoah Valley.Nicknamed"The Friendly City", it is surrounded by some of the most spectacular mountain ranges and outdoor recreation in Virginia. It not only has been recognized as a pinnacle among mountain biking communities but also has many cultural, art, culinary, and historical attractions as well. Only two hours fromWashington, DCand minutes fromGeorge Washington National ForestandShenandoah National Park, Harrisonburg provides year round entertainment.

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