Advanced Practice Provider
Core
Independent evaluation and management of seriously ill patients with active malignancies in an ambulatory palliative care setting, focusing on symptom control, goals of care, and end-of-life planning.
Role type
Independent Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Palliative Medicine
Builds
Symptom management plans, goals of care strategies, and discharge/hospice coordination for patients with life-limiting illnesses
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology / Palliative Care
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Autonomous clinical decision making, physical examinations, health assessments, patient education program design, benefit-versus-burden analysis, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Mid-level practitioner controlled substance license, DEA number, collaborative agreement with physician, leadership and teaching skills, strong analytical skills
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied by computer proficiency)
Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat seriously ill patients independently; Facilitate goals of care conversations; Improve access to hospice services; Design patient education programs; Evaluate care outcomes considering safety and cost-effectiveness
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
