Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care (Palo Alto, CA)
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Sutter Health - Bay Area
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Summary
The clinician will manage health problems and coordinate comprehensive, compassionate care for patients facing serious illnesses. They will formulate care plans and administer medications in collaboration with an interdisciplinary palliative care team across home, office, and SNF settings.
Job Description
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
Requirements
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
Medical Group 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.
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is among the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the nation. Founded in 1930 as the Palo Alto Medical Clinic, PAFMG has grown over nearly a century to include more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practice clinicians across over 40 specialties.
The group has consistently been recognized for excellence in quality of care and innovation, earning Top Quality recognition from the Integrated Healthcare Association for more than 20 consecutive years. PAFMG is one of only four healthcare organizations on the West Coast to receive the prestigious 2025–2026 American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine Gold recognition. This award highlights health systems that use data-driven strategies to reduce physician burnout and support professional well-being.
PAFMG is aligned with Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF)/Sutter Health, a non-profit healthcare system. Through this partnership, PAFMG receives operational and administrative support, and leverages the latest technology, allowing clinicians to focus on delivering exceptional care to more than one million patients. PAFMG proudly serves communities throughout Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) is among the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the nation. Founded in 1930 as the Palo Alto Medical Clinic, PAFMG has grown over nearly a century to include more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practice clinicians across over 40 specialties.
The group has consistently been recognized for excellence in quality of care and innovation, earning Top Quality recognition from the Integrated Healthcare Association for more than 20 consecutive years. PAFMG is one of only four healthcare organizations on the West Coast to receive the prestigious 2025–2026 American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine Gold recognition. This award highlights health systems that use data-driven strategies to reduce physician burnout and support professional well-being.
PAFMG is aligned with Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF)/Sutter Health, a non-profit healthcare system. Through this partnership, PAFMG receives operational and administrative support, and leverages the latest technology, allowing clinicians to focus on delivering exceptional care to more than one million patients. PAFMG proudly serves communities throughout Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA