PAFMG - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care; San Mateo, CA

Opportunity Information

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a full time, certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Palliative Care. Palliative Care and Support Services (PCSS) is widely recognized nationally as an innovator in delivering integrated, multidisciplinary palliative care for an outpatient setting.

San Mateo, CA

• Resource-rich working environment
• Schedule designed to promote work/life balance
• Collaborate with talented team of on-site primary care clinicians and medical specialists

• 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.

• 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.

• Relocation allowance.
• Generous benefits package.
• 401K, HSA.

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.