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Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

California

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant 
Palliative Care | California 

Are you seeking schedule flexibility, meaningful patient relationships, and relief from traditional clinic burnout? Ready to practice medicine the way it was meant to be—unhurried, compassionate, and patient-centered? 

Senior Doc is expanding our Palliative Care team and is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a passion for caring for seniors and patients with serious or chronic illness. This role offers the ideal balance of autonomy and collaboration, allowing you to make a genuine impact while maintaining work–life balance across multiple care settings. 

Why Senior Doc? 

At Senior Doc, we bring high-quality medical care directly to patients, restoring dignity, comfort, and trust in healthcare across inpatient, community, and home-based environments. 

What you’ll enjoy: 

  • Competitive Compensation: $160,000 – $180,000 annually (based on experience and role structure)
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Scheduling: Consistent schedule designed to support work–life balance
  • Stability & Growth: Long-term career pathways within a growing, mission-driven organization
  • Supportive Culture: Collaborative, interdisciplinary team focused on patient success and provider satisfaction

 Position Overview: 

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide patient-centered care focused on symptom management, pain control, and quality of life for individuals with serious or chronic conditions.

This position supports inpatient palliative care, community-based care, and home visits, with flexibility to practice across settings based on patient needs and program demand.   

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Provide comprehensive palliative care consultations across inpatient, community, and home-based settings
  • Develop and manage individualized care plans emphasizing comfort, symptom control, and patient goals
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Serve as a clinical leader within the interdisciplinary team
  • Educate patients and families on disease progression, treatment options, and goals of care
  • Demonstrate strong time management while managing a diverse patient caseload 
  • Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case conferences, and care planning 
  • Travel within the community to conduct home visits as needed

  Qualifications: 

  •  Active California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license 
  •  Palliative Advanced Practice Clinician experience required
  • Experience in inpatient palliative care and/or community-based palliative care
  • Strong interdisciplinary team leadership skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational abilities
  • Comfortable with home visits and community driving
  • Minimum 1–3+ years of palliative care, hospice, or serious illness care experience
  • Strong communication skills with patients, families, and care teams 
  • Ability to work independently while coordinating care across settings

Preferred / Plus Qualifications: 

  • Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN)
  • Credentialed at San Diego area hospitals
  •  Prior experience working across multiple care environment

What We Offer: 

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
  • Flexible, provider-centered work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
  • Supportive, mission-driven, interdisciplinary culture

 Must have driver’s license and reliable source of transportation and insurance.   

 

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Pay Range for Posted Region

$160,000 - $180,000 USD

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