Senior Doc · 4 months ago
Inpatient Palliative Provider
Orange County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $200K/yrSeniordoc is a well-established healthcare organization dedicated to delivering compassionate palliative care to patients facing serious illnesses. They are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to manage palliative care consults in acute care hospitals and senior living facilities, ensuring high-quality patient-centered care and support for patients and families throughout their care journey.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive palliative care consultations for patients with serious illnesses, focusing on symptom management, goals of care discussions, and psychosocial support
Collaborate closely with hospitalists, specialists, nursing staff, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to integrate palliative care into the patient's overall treatment plan
Perform thorough patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and adjust treatments based on patient needs
Facilitate advance care planning discussions, including code status conversations, hospice referrals when appropriate, and end-of-life care planning
Provide compassionate communication and education to patients and their families regarding prognosis, treatment options, and expected outcomes
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
Share in the after-hours call program to provide 24/7 support for urgent palliative care needs
Qualification
Required
Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with active, unrestricted license in the state of practice
Board Certification as an NP or PA required; additional certification in Palliative Care (such as ACHPN) preferred but not required. On the job palliative care training provided
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on compassionate, patient-centered care
Ability to work autonomously in a hospital environment and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
Must have valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
Preferred
Priority will be given to providers with privileges (or those open to obtaining privileges) at the following hospitals: Loma Linda University Health – Murrieta, St. Mary Medical Center, Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital, Temecula Valley Hospital, UCI Health – Fountain Valley, Rancho Springs Hospital + Inland Valley, Orange County Global Medical Center
Benefits
Competitive salary with on-call stipends
Very flexible schedule
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Professional development support, including continuing education opportunities including training in palliative care.
Supportive, mission-driven team environment
Company
Senior Doc
Senior Doc is a team of licensed, mobile medical providers providing primary care services to patients in the comfort of their own home.
Founded in 2014
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Mark Geiss
Chief Executive Officer
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