Palliative Care Advance Practice Clinician - Remote

Job Overview

The Palliative Care Advance Practice Clinician delivers advanced-level, patient-centered care focused on symptom relief, emotional support, and improved quality of life for individuals living with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams and families to ensure holistic, compassionate care.

• Deliver palliative-focused direct patient care 100% of the time.
• Conduct primarily palliative care telehealth visits and follow-up appointments for members with complex needs.
• Complete comprehensive evaluations addressing physical, emotional, cognitive, psychosocial, and spiritual needs to create individualized care plans.
• Partner with interdisciplinary palliative care team members, longitudinal care teams, and community providers to ensure coordinated, seamless care.
• Prescribe and adjust pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for pain, nausea, dyspnea, fatigue, and other distressing symptoms, including deprescribing when appropriate.
• Lead goals-of-care discussions, assist patients and families in defining care preferences, support completion of advance directives and end-of-life decisions, and confirm and complete orders for life-sustaining treatments when indicated.
• Provide clear, empathetic education on disease processes, symptom management strategies, available services, and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation; participate in quality improvement initiatives; stay current with best practices in palliative care.

• Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of practice.
• 2+ years of experience in palliative care, hospice, oncology, geriatrics, or a related field.
• Clinical competency in Advance Care Planning and Serious Illness Conversations.
• Solid primary palliative care skills and comfort with tertiary/specialized palliative care skills.
• Ability to clearly articulate patient prognosis to audiences of all health literacy levels.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads, care plans, and documentation in fast-paced settings.

• Certification in Palliative or Hospice Care (e.g., Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse).
• Additional palliative care certifications such as CAPC, Vital Talks designation.
• Experience with hospice care, inpatient palliative care units, or related settings.

All employees working remotely must adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Compensation ranges from $109,500 to $164,000, including base pay and bonus. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Optum Care is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.