Are you a passionate and dedicated clinician looking to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? TeamHealth is seeking a full-time nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) to join our team, providing palliative services in a skilled nursing facilities located in the Spokane, Washington, area. By joining TeamHealth, you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, providing comprehensive care to patients in need.

As an advanced practice provider (APP), you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional care to patients. Collaborating with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, you will assess, diagnose, and treat patients and provide comprehensive palliative services. You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives, helping them achieve improved well-being.

At TeamHealth, we value our healthcare professionals and strive to provide a supportive and rewarding work environment. As a member of the team, you will receive:

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary and comprehensive benefits
• Supportive and collaborative work culture, fostering teamwork and growth
• Opportunities for career advancement within TeamHealth's extensive network of healthcare facilities
• Work/life balance, with a predictable schedule
• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources to enhance patient care delivery

Key Responsibilities:  

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' health status and symptoms
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with other healthcare providers
• Manage medications and treatments to alleviate pain and other distressing symptoms
• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and their families
• Educate patients and families about illness progression and available treatment options
• Coordinate with social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care
• Facilitate advanced care planning and end-of-life discussions
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and update patient care plans
• Advocate for patients' needs and preferences within the healthcare system
• Conduct and contribute to research in palliative care practices and outcomes

Requirements:

• Master's degree in nursing, with a specialization in palliative or hospice care
• Experience in managing chronic pain and symptoms related to serious illnesses
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Familiarity with electronic health records and palliative care documentation
• Training in advanced care planning and end-of-life care discussions
• Active nurse practitioner (NP) license and DEA for Washington state
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a palliative care setting
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex patient cases
• Proficiency in patient education and counseling
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Compensation and Benefits:
Our compensation is a productivity-based model (Fee for Service) that offers you control to maximize your income potential. Expected compensation is estimated salary range of $125,000 to $158,000 with no cap on productivity income potential. This full-time role is benefit eligible.

Full-time clinicians are eligible for an excellent comprehensive benefits package to include 401(k) plan, health, dental and vision insurance, long and short term disability, FSA, group term life insurance, Flex Time bank, and employee assistance program.

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