Physician Assistant – Palliative Care
Company: MaineHealth
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Maine Medical Center, a MaineHealth member, is seeking an
experienced Physician Assistant to join our Palliative Care team.
The goal of palliative care is to maximize quality of life and
align the individual's medical care with what matters most to them.
The Palliative Care APP is an integral member of the Palliative
Care Interdisciplinary Team of physicians, APPs, nurses, social
workers, and chaplains who deliver patient- and family-centered
care to individuals of all ages living with serious illness. The
Palliative Care PA will care for patients primarily in the
inpatient setting at Maine Medical Center – Portland, with
potential coverage in the ambulatory clinic in Scarborough, ME.
Responsibilities: Provides inpatient specialty palliative care
consultation services in collaboration with the Palliative Care
interdisciplinary team through expert assessment and treatment of
complex symptoms, assisting with complex decision making, and
providing psychosocial support. Collaborates successfully as a
member of the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team, taking
responsibility for quality and continuity of care of assigned
patients. Embodies and serves as an ambassador for the philosophy
of evidence-based care provision following NCP guidelines. Within
the Palliative Care interdisciplinary team framework, collaborates
with the patient’s primary care teams to facilitate identification
of patient and family goals of care and access to appropriate
support post discharge (e.g., home health, hospice,
rehabilitation). Completes timely and accurate documentation of all
activities in the EPIC EMR system. Participates in education of
non-palliative care providers and promotes culture transformation
to reinforce primary palliative care education to enhance
compassion and support for patients within the health system.
Respects patient confidentiality, privacy, and dignity. Provides
services in a timely and courteous manner with care and respect for
the patient’s individual needs. Participates in all practice group
assignments and meetings. Helps educate medical students,
residents, nurses, APP colleagues and other hospital staff about
Palliative Care principles and practices. Required Minimum
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Education: Successful
completion of an approved Physician Assistant program. License /
Certifications: Current license and registration to practice as a
Physician Assistant as required in the State of Maine. Experience :
Advanced skill and knowledge in conducting physical examinations
and treating patients with minimal direction at a level generally
acquired through at least 3 years of experience practicing as a
Physician Assistant, or through completion of a Palliative Medicine
training program specialty certification and/or experience
equivalent/ eligible for specialty certification. Analytical
abilities necessary to obtain medical histories, conduct physical
examinations, prepare complex treatment plans, and treat assigned
patients with minimal guidance and direction. Interpersonal skills
and communication skills to engage as a specialist with a variety
of personnel (e.g., patients, employees, physicians, and other
health care professionals.) Knowledge of patient assessment
techniques including taking medical histories, performing
physicals, evaluating health status, including state of wellness
and compliance with care recommendations. Skill in case management,
time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking
and other organizational matters. Ability to make responsible
decisions within scope of practice (PA). Ability to educate
patients, families, and staff in user-friendly manner. Strong
computer skills with skill in using computerized health information
management system. Excellent communication, interpersonal and
customer service skills with the ability to establish/maintain
effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff and
the public. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Keywords: MaineHealth, Nashua , Physician Assistant – Palliative Care, Healthcare , Portland, New Hampshire
