Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant jobs in United States
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Senior Doc · 10 hours ago

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Senior Doc is expanding its 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 focuses on providing patient-centered care, symptom management, and collaboration across multiple care settings to enhance the quality of life for individuals with serious conditions.

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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

Qualification

Active California NP/PA licensePalliative Advanced Practice experienceInpatient palliative care experienceInterdisciplinary team leadershipTime management skillsCommunication skillsHome visits comfortPrior multi-environment experienceACHPN certificationOrganizational abilitiesIndependent work ability

Required

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
Must have driver's license and reliable source of transportation and insurance

Preferred

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

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
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

Company

Senior Doc

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Senior Doc is a team of licensed, mobile medical providers providing primary care services to patients in the comfort of their own home.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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John Mark Geiss
Chief Executive Officer
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