Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

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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