Physician Assistant - PA – Inpatient Palliative Care

Seeking a Physician Assistant - PA – Inpatient Palliative Care to join our established team | no weekends

Valley Medical Center (VMC) is actively recruiting a full-time (1.0 FTE) Inpatient Palliative Care PA to join our collaborative network where you will have easy access to system-wide support as you work alongside a highly motivated and skilled Palliative Care team. We provide patient-centered, team-based care to a diverse population of patients. Our approachable and dedicated leadership fosters an open, supportive environment for both patients and staff and is deeply committed to leading with a genuine passion for improving lives.

We are proud participants in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

About the position:

• M-F, 5 8-hour days; no weekends 5 8-hour days strongly preferred; potential for 4-10’s depending on experience
• No Call
• Average 8-12 patients seen per day
• Works with an interdisciplinary team, including other physicians, ARNPs, a social worker, and a chaplain.
• Ability to obtain medical professional license in the State of WA and DEA with full prescriptive authority
• Certification Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse preferred
• Minimum of one years of experience in inpatient palliative care setting preferred
• Experience with complex symptom management including opioid drips, methadone and buprenorphine strongly preferred

Our distinguished recognitions include:

• Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)
• American Medical Association's 2022 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program for our efforts to improve physician well-being and combat burnout
• The Joint Commission's award of full accreditation triennially for meeting and exceeding national and safety performance standards
• Inclusion on Becker's Hospital Review list of 153 Great Community Hospitals for 2023 and 2024
• Named a leader in LGBTQ+ patient equality since 2011
• Receipt of an “A” grade on the Lown Institute Hospitals Index for outstanding social responsibility

About the area:

Located in Renton, Washington, Valley Medical Center is the largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma, serving more than 600,000 residents. In addition to the 341-bed hospital with its Level III Trauma Center, Valley operates a network of more than four dozen primary care, urgent care and specialty clinics, with most located on or near the hospital campus.

Please note: We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.

COMPENSATION: $135,000 - $165,000

-Medical, vision (group medical), and prescriptions

-Dental, including orthodontia

-Group life and accidental death and dismemberment

-Long-term disability

-Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

+ Many more!

To apply: https://valleymed.freshteam.com/jobs/NXhxRtzrO3Mf/advanced-practice-provider-arnp-palliative-care

OR – Mindy Schneider, Physician/APP Recruiter  Show Contact Details 

UW Medicine Valley Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.