Palliative Care Job at Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA

Must be able to apply facts and principles to issues to determine conclusions and solve problems. They must use knowledge and logic to find patterns in happenings and determine causes and provide solutions.

Must be able to clearly convey thoughts and ideas to gauge patient issues. They must also be great listeners and ask questions that involve the patient and make the environment open and relaxed.

Must be very compassionate and able to empathize with a patient's pain and other difficulties. They are able to make people feel comfortable and meet them at their emotional level to humanize themselves and let people know they care.

They must be emotionally stable and deal with stress effectively, so they can help others who cannot deal with their emotions or stress. You must have a solid foundation and be able to handle stress and separate personal emotions so as to stay objective and be effective in treatment.

Must have a solid ethical code and keep sessions with patients confidential as they can greatly affect people's lives and they deal with people at extremely vulnerable times in their lives. Must know that there could be consequences for error.

You need to be very patient, because of potentially long sessions with patients and while dealing with people under tremendous stress and illness. They must understand it takes time to see results and be willing to put in that time.

People have to trust you. The job is all about inspiring patients and working with them through very difficult times. If they don't trust you, they won't respond to your treatment attempts.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Base compensation with a performance bonus
Negotiable Sign-on bonus
Health (various options), life, vision, dental and disability insurance
403(b) with an annual matching program
457(b) additional retirement program
Yearly $5,300 CME and travel allowances
Leadership training and advancement opportunities
Professional liability insurance    

Please forward your CV should you be potentially interested.