Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Company: Senior Doc
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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. ZR Pay Range for Posted Region $160,000—$180,000 USD

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