Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Contract Position)
About The Position
Compass Palliative Care, a leading California-based palliative care provider, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our inpatient team for a 4-month coverage assignment beginning in late July 2026. Our practice provides palliative services in the hospital setting in the Culver City area. This role is ideal for clinicians seeking a meaningful, short-term inpatient opportunity with flexibility, strong clinical support, and the option for continued per diem work after the assignment. This is a Monday through Friday, part-time position that requires 3-4 hours of rounding daily. The practitioner will be assigned a specific patient load for which they will be responsible. Our palliative program is run by experienced and board-certified physicians who take pride in being able to provide training and in-service education to their staff. They believe in the advancement of their staff as well as creating the best possible outcomes for the patients they serve.
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Responsibilities
- Assess patients
- Provide palliative care to best treat the patient
- Define and document patient diagnoses
- Assure all patients are completely satisfied
- Patient and family education and management
- Notate findings and treatment course in patient chart, including follow-up notes
- Actively participates in departmental activities to improve training methods and achieve company goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
