Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician Assistant

NP/PA Palliative Care opening in Springfield, MOFull-time, permanent positionEmployed opportunitySeeking a compassionate and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our Palliative Care team. This position offers flexible scheduling with the opportunity to work either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday during daytime hours.Key Responsibilities: - Conduct 6-8 patient visits per day, following industry standards for Palliative Care. - Provide consultative services within the hospital, addressing new referrals and follow-up visits daily. - Collaborate with patients and their families to discuss goals of care, ensuring their needs and wishes are understood and respected. - Manage pain and other distressing symptoms to improve patient comfort and quality of life.Position Highlights: - No after-hours or weekend call requirements. - Work as part of a dedicated Palliative Care team committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.Qualifications: - Active Missouri Nurse Practitioner License or Physician Assistant License - Experience in palliative care, hospice, or related fields preferred. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support patients and their families through complex healthcare decisions.Benefits include:Highly competitive salaryComprehensive benefits packageSign-on bonus and relocation allowanceLoan repaymentCME allowanceAbout Facility:Physician-led, not-for-profit health system, established in 19066 hospitals and 80+ clinicsServing a 1 million+ patient region in southwest MissouriStable and growing - ZERO layoffs during the pandemicNamed a Best Place to Work by Modern Healthcare for 5 consecutive yearsAbout Springfield, Missouri:Located in scenic southwest MissouriMetro area population nearly 500,000Low cost of living, quick commutes, highly-rated schools