Advanced Practice Provider – Highland Hospital Geriatrics Palliative Care Practice at GAMA

Percent of Time

Essential Duties

• See 2-4 patients in each half-day care session in the community (generally patient’s own home but may be in other private dwelling including comfort care home or a family member/caregiver’s home).  2 sessions per week depending upon need.

• See 4-8 patients in each half-day care session. 6 – 4 hour half day sessions per week depending upon need.
• These sessions are generally at GAMA
• 1-2 half day sessions may be done from home via telemedicine dependent on clinical availability, personal preference, and insurance guidelines for telemedicine coverage

• Assist office nursing and secretarial staff in phone management and triage of patients.
• In basket management of provider’s personal in basket and those of any other provider who is unavailable
• Complete clinical documentation, forms/paperwork requested by patients, prior authorization appeals, sign home care orders
• Coordinate with other providers, home care and hospice teams, and pharmacies
• Assist in development of practice, community outreach, educational materials, ect….  Duties may include presentations
• Maintain professional credentials to allow for uninterrupted billing and clinical activity.

• Provide inpatient palliative care coverage as needed for vacations, holidays, and any prolonged leaves