Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) -Palliative Care- Part Time

Summary


Join Bridging Life Hospice and Palliative Care as an Advanced Practice Provider! At Bridging Life you will work with chronically ill patients. Palliative care is available at any stage of a serious illness, not just at the end of life. It works alongside ongoing medical treatments to manage symptoms, reduce stress and improve quality of life for both patients and their loved ones. This position will support Baltimore County/City and will be a hybrid role of visiting patients in both favilities and homes.


Why join Bridging Life?


Serious illness reshapes daily life for patients and the people who love them. In that uncertainty, families deserve long-term and end-of-life care that is steady, compassionate and clear.


At BridgingLife, we focus on comfort and symptom relief while partnering with families to support quality of life at every stage. Care is provided wherever patients feel most comfortable-whether in their own home, a nursing or assisted living facility or one of our inpatient centers


Responsibilities:

• Conduct face-to-face patient encounters in home settings

• Perform health status data collection in a comprehensive, systematic manner.

• Collaborate closely with the Medical Director and Associate Medical Director on patient visits and care plans.

• Collaborate with Hospice and Palliative Care Directors and interdisciplinary team members to ensure operational excellence.

• Provide physician backups including prescription writing (e.g., comfort care kits).

• Deliver educational initiatives internally and externally, as needed.

• Offer palliative care consults, recommend treatment adjustments, and coordinate care with primary care physicians.

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner License (NP) from the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) or State Physician Assistant licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

• Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, or related medical fields is highly desirable

Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Flexible Schedule

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Medical/Dental Vision

• CME

About Bridging Life Hospice and Palliative


Our communities expect and deserve superior medical treatment, compassionate care, and expert guidance in maintaining their health and well-being. At Carroll Hospital, we offer an uncompromising commitment to the highest quality health care experience for people in all stages of life. We are the heart of health care in our communities.


At BridgingLife, we focus on comfort and symptom relief while partnering with families to support quality of life at every stage. Care is provided wherever patients feel most comfortable-whether in their own home, a nursing or assisted living facility or one of our inpatient centers . For more than 35 years, we have served families across Greater Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties.


About LifeBridge Health


LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.


With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region.


Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.


Additional Information

Who We Are:


LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.



What We Offer:


Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.


Growth : Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.


Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support - improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.


Benefits : Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.



Why LifeBridge Health?


With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.


Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.


LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.