Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Compass Palliative Care·Culver City, California
Compass Palliative Care·Culver City, California
The practitioner will assess patients and provide palliative care to optimize patient outcomes in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include documenting diagnoses, educating patients and families, and maintaining detailed patient charts.
Inpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Contract Position) Pay: $80.00 - $160.00 per hour Schedule: M-F, 3-4 hours daily Duration: Late July 2026 – 4 months
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 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.
We are pleased to offer FLEXIBLE HOURS.
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.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 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 Job Type: Part-time, Temporary Work Location: In person
The role requires a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with mid-level experience. Candidates must be able to perform daily rounding in an inpatient environment.
Market context
California hospitals often seek inpatient palliative care NPs and PAs to support seriously ill patients, coordinate symptom management, and help with goals-of-care discussions. These roles are competitive because employers look for clinicians who can handle a defined inpatient census, work well with interdisciplinary teams, and bring palliative care experience or a clear commitment to the specialty. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show hospital-based patient management and communication skills.
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