About this role
Compass Palliative Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the inpatient team for a 4-month coverage assignment beginning in late July 2026. The practice provides palliative services in the hospital setting. This role offers a meaningful short-term inpatient opportunity with flexibility and strong clinical support.
The position runs Monday through Friday and requires 3-4 hours of rounding daily. Flexible hours are available. The practitioner will manage a specific patient load and deliver palliative care within the hospital environment.
The palliative program is led by experienced board-certified physicians who provide training and in-service education. They focus on advancing staff skills while creating the best possible outcomes for patients served.
After the assignment, there is an option for continued per diem work. The role suits clinicians looking for part-time inpatient palliative care experience with a supportive team structure.
Requirements
- Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
- Experience providing palliative care in hospital settings
- Ability to manage an assigned patient load independently
- Strong documentation skills for patient charts and follow-up notes
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and provide palliative care to best treat the patient
- Define and document patient diagnoses
- Assure all patients are completely satisfied
- Deliver patient and family education and management
- Notate findings and treatment course in patient chart, including follow-up notes
- Actively participate in departmental activities to improve training methods and achieve company goals
Benefits
- Flexible hours within a Monday-Friday schedule
- Option for continued per diem work after the 4-month assignment
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