Telemedicine Palliative & Pain Management Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
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Compass Palliative Care
GA
Summary
The practitioner will conduct telemedicine assessments for patients in skilled nursing facilities and provide palliative and pain management care. Responsibilities include prescribing medications, documenting diagnoses, and educating patients and their families.
Job Description
Job description:
Compass Palliative, a leading California-based palliative care provider, seeks outstanding Georgia-based Nurse Practitioners/ PAs with experience and/or interest in palliative care & pain management. Our practice provides palliative & pain management telemedicine appointments for Georgia-based patients residing in SNFs.
We are pleased to offer FLEXIBLE DAYS and HOURS
Expected Hours: once per week
This role is ideal for clinicians seeking a meaningful, short-term telemedicine opportunity with flexibility, strong clinical support, and the option for continued per diem work after a 2 month contract.
The practitioner will be assigned a specific patient load for which they will be responsible. Our program is run by experienced and board-certified physicians who take pride in providing training and in-service education to their staff. They believe in the advancement of their staff as well as creating the best possible outcomes for the patients they serve.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assess patients in a telemedicine environment
• Provide palliative care & pain management to treat the patient best
• Prescribing and refilling medications
• Define and document patient diagnoses
• Assure all patients are completely satisfied
• Patient and family education and management
• Notate findings and treatment course in patient charts, including follow-up notes
• Actively participates in departmental activities to improve training methods and achieve company goals
Requirements:
- Must be licensed as an NP or PA in Georgia
- Must have active DEA license
- Job Type: Contract
- One day per week
- Work Location: Remote
Unlike hospice care that begins once treatment has ended, palliative care can begin when the patient is diagnosed or at any time the patient feels they may benefit from services offered by Compass Palliative Care.
Some examples of common illnesses include: • Cancer • Heart Disease/CHF • Respiratory Disease/COPD • Renal Disease/Failure (CKD)
We provide our patients with a comprehensive treatment plan for pain and symptom management to increase quality of life, relieve stress, and reduce emergency room visits/hospital admissions.
Our specially trained care team provides a comprehensive and cohesive approach to managing your symptoms while your doctors focus on treatment.
Our care team includes: • Medical Director (Physician) • Nurse Practitioner • Medical Social Worker Compass Palliative Care can take place wherever the patient calls home.
In addition to your dedicated Nurse Practitioner, we have a nurse on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to guide you and your loved ones through your healthcare journey.
Call 330-531-7543 to learn more.
Founded
2022
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Youngstown, Ohio