What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Advanced Practice Provider - Hospital Based position at Alive?
Description
Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider - Hospital Based
Location: Hendersonville Medical Center, Hendersonville TN
Status: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 40 hours/week
Reports to: Vice President, Clinical Operations & Palliative Care
Join Alive, Middle Tennessee's original hospice and a trusted leader in end-of-life care for 50 years, as a Palliative Care APP embedded at TriStar Centennial Medical Center. You'll serve as an inpatient palliative care consultant, helping patients and families navigate complex illness through expert symptom management, goals-of-care conversations, and advance care planning. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with a single hospital team, grow your own referral base, and practice at the top of your license with the backing of a respected, mission-driven organization.
What You'll Do
- Provide palliative care consultations alongside hospital medical teams, managing symptoms related to acute and chronic conditions
- Lead compassionate conversations with patients and families about goals of care, prognosis, and treatment options
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and case managers
- Build and nurture referral relationships within your assigned hospital
- Order and interpret labs, imaging, and medications; document thoroughly in the medical record
- Serve as a resource and mentor to students, residents, and new team members
Why Alive
- Mission that matters: For 50 years, Alive has helped Middle Tennesseans live fully and die with dignity. You'll be part of that legacy.
- Autonomy with support: Practice independently while backed by experienced physicians and a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
- One campus: This role is assigned to Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown. Opportunities to float may arise.
- Room to grow: Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and specialty certification support.
Compensation & Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- CME allowance and certification support
- Strong work life balance
Requirements
What You Bring
- Graduate of an accredited NP, CNS, or PA program
- Active, unrestricted Tennessee license and national certification
- Unrestricted DEA
- Valid driver's license and insurance
Preferred:
- Experience in hospice, palliative care, ICU, or inpatient acute care
- ACHPN or HPCC certification (or willingness to pursue)