Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care (Palo Alto, CA)

Opportunity Information

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a part-time, certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Palliative Care. 

Location: Palo Alto, CA 

Highlights:

• Resource-rich working environment
• Schedule designed to promote work/life balance
• Collaborate with talented team of on-site primary care clinicians and medical specialists

Responsibilities:

• Managing health problems and coordinating health care for the patient in accordance with State Federal Rules and Regulations
• Provide comprehensive, coordinated, and compassionate care for patients and families facing serious illness
• Formulates a comprehensive care plan, patient education, and ongoing evaluation in collaboration with the palliative care interdisciplinary team for palliative care patients in the home, office and SNF settings
• Prescribes and administers medications/immunizations including controlled substances to the extent delegated and licensed, and in collaboration with palliative care and/or referring physician

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 6 months related clinical experience in Oncology, Geriatrics, Hospice or Palliative Care
• Current California State NP or PA License
• CAPA Controlled Substance Certification (for Physician Assistants only)
• Current Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (for Nurse Practitioners only)
• Nurse Practitioner furnishing number of NP’s
• Active DEA registration

Organization Details

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 2,200 clinicians in 40+ specialties, in practices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our organization is nationally recognized for our excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation and leadership.

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization, providing operational and administrative support, including the latest technology, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of PAFMG’s employment policies and practices.