Penn Medicine Keyword Location Search view all jobs Advanced Practice Provider, Palliative Care (Outpatient) - Lancaster General Health Lancaster, PA Posted 2 days ago Apply Now Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Position Description Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing Outpatient Palliative Oncology Clinic. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner closely with oncology teams to provide comprehensive supportive and palliative care for patients living with cancer. The outpatient palliative oncology clinician focuses on improving quality of life through expert symptom management, advance care planning, goals-of-care discussions, and psychosocial support for patients and their families. The APP will work collaboratively with medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and inpatient palliative care teams to ensure seamless continuity of care across the cancer journey. The APP will manage symptoms commonly associated with cancer and cancer-directed therapies, including pain, fatigue, nausea, anorexia, dyspnea, anxiety, depression, and other complex physical and emotional concerns. In addition, the APP will facilitate discussions regarding patient values, treatment preferences, and future healthcare planning to ensure care remains aligned with individual goals. This position offers the opportunity to develop longitudinal relationships with patients and families while serving as an integral member of a multidisciplinary oncology care team dedicated to patient-centered, evidence-based care. Hours Full-time, 1.0 FTE Monday-Friday Day shift hours No weekend clinic requirements No holiday requirements Limited call responsibilities, shared amongst providers Primary Responsibilities Provide outpatient palliative care consultations and follow-up visits for patients with cancer. Assess and manage complex symptoms related to cancer and cancer treatment. Facilitate goals-of-care conversations and advance care planning. Collaborate closely with oncology physicians, nurses, social workers, and supportive care services. Partner with inpatient palliative care teams to promote continuity of care during transitions between ambulatory and hospital settings. Support patients and caregivers through serious illness using a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach. Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and team meetings. Assist with development and growth of the outpatient palliative oncology program. Position Requirements Nurse Practitioner Valid Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) license in Pennsylvania Certificate of Prescriptive Authority in Pennsylvania Certification by ANCC or other qualifying agency in area of specialty required Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner certification is required Valid Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse Minimum one year of APP experience preferred Oncology, palliative care, hospice, or serious illness care experience preferred Physician Assistant Current licensure as a Physician Assistant by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program Minimum one year of APP experience preferred Oncology, palliative care, hospice, or serious illness care experience preferred Why Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health? Featured as a Forbes Top Employer Comprehensive benefits package, including eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Competitive retirement program Dependent tuition assistance benefit CME allowance and dedicated professional development time Comprehensive onboarding and orientation program, including EMR training Employee wellness resources and work-life balance initiatives Strong multidisciplinary support and collaboration across Penn Medicine Access to a robust oncology and specialty referral network Opportunity to help shape and expand an innovative outpatient palliative oncology program Meaningful work supporting patients and families throughout the cancer continuum About the Program The Outpatient Palliative Oncology Clinic provides specialized supportive care for patients living with cancer. Working alongside oncology colleagues, the team focuses on symptom management, quality of life, decision support, and advance care planning. Through close collaboration with inpatient palliative care services, patients experience coordinated, seamless care across settings, ensuring support throughout diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and advanced illness. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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