Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) -Palliative Care- Part Time in Westminster, Maryland at LifeBridge Health
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Job Description
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
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:
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Conduct face-to-face patient encounters in home settings
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Perform health status data collection in a comprehensive, systematic manner.
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Collaborate closely with the Medical Director and Associate Medical Director on patient visits and care plans.
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Collaborate with Hospice and Palliative Care Directors and interdisciplinary team members to ensure operational excellence.
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Provide physician backups including prescription writing (e.g., comfort care kits).
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Deliver educational initiatives internally and externally, as needed.
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Offer palliative care consults, recommend treatment adjustments, and coordinate care with primary care physicians.
Qualifications
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Active Nurse Practitioner License (NP) from the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) or State Physician Assistant licensure
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
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Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, or related medical fields is highly desirable
Benefits
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Paid Time Off
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Flexible Schedule
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Medical/Dental Vision
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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.