Advanced Practice Provider - Palliative Care
Norfolk, VA – First shift (Days)
About the role
Sentara Health is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Palliative Care team on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides clinical care, support, and education for the palliative patient population as part of the healthcare team.
Responsibilities
- Perform palliative care consultations and follow-up visits for hospitalized patients with acute palliative care needs, including symptom management and complex medical decision-making
- Facilitate family meetings related to current medical decision-making and advance care planning
- Assist with developing appropriate discharge plans with respect to established goals of care, including close collaboration with Hospice for patients to ensure access and continuity of care
- Actively participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to ensure palliative care addresses pain and symptom management; psychosocial/spiritual support; and caregiver support
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement package with employer matching contribution
- 100% malpractice and tail coverage
- $3,000 annual CME reimbursement
- $5,000 annual quality performance incentive
- $10,000 student loan reimbursement program
- Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term, short-term disability, and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401k/403B with employer match
- Tuition assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay-down – $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met
Location
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 arts, entertainment, dining, 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.