Advanced Practice Palliative Care Opening in West End NC
Updated 10/16/26
West End, North Carolina, United States
Physician Assistant
Hospice/Palliative Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
APP - Palliative Care - Outpatient opening in North Carolina
Full time
West End, NC
Outpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Position Highlights
* Join an established and compassionate outpatient Palliative Care team serving patients throughout the Pinehurst and Moore County area.
* 100% outpatient/community-based position, providing palliative care to patients in their homes and residential facilities.
* Work alongside a dedicated team of 7 Palliative Care APPs and 2 social workers.
* Weekday schedule, generally 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with protected administrative time.
* Provide highly autonomous care while maintaining strong physician, APP, social work, hospice, and specialty support.
* Focus on improving quality of life, managing complex symptoms, and helping patients and families navigate serious illness.
* 1:4 shared call rotation with Hospice:
* Weekdays: 5:00 PM–8:30 AM
* Weekend call: 24-hour coverage Saturday and Sunday
* Excellent opportunity for an experienced APP who values meaningful patient relationships, autonomy, and interdisciplinary care.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive palliative care evaluations and follow-up visits in patients' homes and care facilities.
* Assess and manage symptoms associated with serious, chronic, and life-limiting illnesses.
* Manage pain, dyspnea, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and other complex symptoms.
* Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations and develop individualized care plans.
* Facilitate goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning with patients and families.
* Provide education and counseling regarding disease progression, treatment options, symptom management, and available resources.
* Help patients and families navigate complex medical decisions while ensuring care remains aligned with individual goals and values.
* Collaborate with Primary Care physicians, specialists, Hospice, social workers, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals.
* Coordinate transitions of care and make appropriate referrals to Hospice and other supportive services when indicated.
* Prescribe and manage medications within scope of practice.
* Participate in the shared Hospice call rotation.
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
* Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive base salary.
* Quarterly productivity incentive.
* Paid time off.
* Paid parental leave.
* CME allowance.
* Reimbursement for professional license and DEA.
* Retirement benefits including 401(a) and 403(b) with employer match.
* Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
* Complimentary fitness center membership.
* Comprehensive provider well-being resources.
* PSLF-eligible employer.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 2 years of Advanced Practice experience required.
* Nurse Practitioners must graduate from an accredited NP education program and maintain appropriate national certification.
* Physician Assistants must graduate from an accredited PA program and maintain current NCCPA certification.
* Palliative Care, Hospice, Oncology, Geriatrics, or other relevant experience strongly preferred.
* Current or eligible North Carolina professional license.
* North Carolina DEA registration or ability to obtain.
* Current AHA ACLS certification.
* Ability to practice with a high degree of autonomy, initiative, judgment, and clinical discretion.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when navigating serious illness, prognosis, goals of care, and end-of-life discussions.
* Compassionate and patient-centered approach to working with patients and families facing complex medical conditions.
Health System Highlights
* Practice within a private, not-for-profit, community-based healthcare network headquartered in Pinehurst.
* System includes four hospitals and approximately 549 beds with comprehensive outpatient, Hospice, Palliative Care, rehabilitation, home health, and specialty services.
* Access to advanced services across Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Oncology, Neonatology, and other specialties.
* Nationally recognized for hospital quality, patient experience, safety, and workplace culture.
* Strong organizational commitment to interdisciplinary care and providing comprehensive support for patients with serious illness.
Community Highlights
* Live and work in the Pinehurst/Moore County area, consistently recognized for its safety and quality of life.
* Home to world-renowned golf, including the famous Pinehurst No. 2.
* Excellent access to parks, trails, lakes, golf, and year-round outdoor recreation.
* Combination of locally owned restaurants and shops with convenient access to larger retailers and amenities.
* Convenient access to major metropolitan areas, North Carolina beaches, lakes, and the mountains.
* Less than 90 minutes from major international airports.
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