Inpatient Palliative Provider

Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Palliative Care | California

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

• 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

• Provide comprehensive palliative care consultations across inpatient, community, and home-based settings
• Develop and manage inpatient consultation 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

• Active California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• Strong interdisciplinary team leadership skills
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Comfortable with home visits and community driving
• 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

• Credentialed at either Orange County, LA County, Long Beach, Temecula Valley, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego County area hospitals

• Flexible, provider-centered work environment
• Training in wellness and palliative care and internal certification
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Supportive, mission-driven, interdisciplinary culture

Hourly range for posted region: $85 - $120 USD