Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We care about your environment.

Join Sage Primary and Palliative Care as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant!

We think of ourselves as a family. We support each other, we recognize each other’s hard work, and we work through each challenge as a team.

This is an environment where you are trusted, respected and included. If you want to feel valued and be surrounded by people who care about your well-being and your development and future, join us at Sage Primary and Palliative Care.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant for Primary and Palliative Care is responsible for providing relief from the symptoms of patient’s chronic progressive illnesses and preventing hospitalization through triage and coordination of care.

The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant is a mobile provider that is responsible for providing relief from the symptoms of patient’s chronic progressive illnesses and preventing hospitalization through triage and coordination of care.

Core Job Functions :

• Provide advanced primary and palliative care to patients at their residence
• Develop treatment plans to provide symptom management.
• Provide on-call support and work closely with triage team to prevent hospitalizations and provide patient support.
• Collaborate with health care partners and referral sources to promote and sustain community relationships.
• Coordinate with patient’s care team and referral sources to improve patient care and prevent readmissions.
• Arrange for comfort measures such as pain management, home health and spiritual care.
• Assist in end-of-life discussions and hospice transitions, if necessary.
• Various hours M-F flexible*

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program with current license to practice professional nursing or graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
• Board certified advanced nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Active , state license in good standing
• Current DEA
• CPR certification
• Minimum of 2 years of health care experience in hospital, medical outpatient clinic, home health, hospice or specialty care setting.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order and demonstrate ongoing insurance in accordance with state and or organization requirements.

Because those who care deserve more.

Whether you are already in the care sector or looking to take your first step, we offer a unique opportunity. The Sage Family of Companies provides the highest standards of care to those at or near the end of their life.

As a group, we share a commitment to building a culture where employees have the time and support to do their best work : building meaningful connections with patients and families, growing skills and knowledge, and always looking for ways to improve.

We make sure you feel valued, trusted, recognized and rewarded as well as having the satisfaction of knowing you are growing your career with a company that is highly respected for the quality of care we deliver.

Apply now.

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