Advanced Practice Provider - Sentara Supportive Care (Outpatient Palliative Care)

City / State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Provider Specialty

Palliative Care

Overview :

Sentara Medical Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Outpatient Palliative Care team at the Supportive Care Cancer Center located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide clinical care, education, and compassionate support for patients with advanced or serious illnesses as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Position Highlights :

• Monday-Friday; 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m.
• Performing outpatient palliative care consultations and follow-up visits for patients with complex symptom management and advanced care needs
• Facilitating family meetings focused on medical decision-making, advance care planning, and goals of care discussions
• Collaborating closely with referring oncology providers, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, holistic, and patient-centered care
• Supporting seamless transitions of care, including coordination with home-based palliative care or hospice programs as appropriate
• Participating in team meetings to promote best practices in symptom management, emotional support, and quality of life improvement for patients and families

Benefit Highlights :

Life in Norfolk, VA

Norfolk is the cultural and historic heart of Coastal Virginia-home to a vibrant downtown, the world's largest naval base, and an active waterfront community. Residents enjoy a wide array of arts, entertainment, and dining options along with easy access to nearby beaches, parks, and trails. The city's central location offers convenient access to Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Williamsburg, all within a short drive. Norfolk's welcoming community and strong sense of pride make it an ideal place to live and work.

Benefits : Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states :

North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.