Hospice Physician/Nurse Practitioner (Contract)
Hospice of Humboldt Jobs
EurekaPart-time
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Contract hospice physician or nurse practitioner.
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Details
- Found
- 27 d ago · posted 2026-08-13
- Location
- Eureka, CA, USA
- Pay (as listed)
- $60–$75 an hour
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Main Office - Eureka, CA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, The Hospice Physician/Nurse Practitioner provides medical oversight and clinical support to Hospice of Humboldt, with primary responsibility for after-hour and weekend call coverage. Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary hospice team, the Hospice Physician/NP assists in managing symptom control, addressing urgent clinical concerns, providing guidance to nursing staff, and supporting high-quality end-of-life care for hospice patients.
This position serves as a key clinical resource during non-business hours, helping ensure timely medical decision-making, patient comfort, and continuity of care. The Hospice Physician/NP participates in telephone consultation, medication management, certification and recertification activities as needed, and may provide occasional in-person evaluations when clinically appropriate.
The ideal candidate is a compassionate physician with experience in hospice, palliative care, family medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics, or a related field and a commitment to patient-centered end-of-life care.
Qualifications & Work Details: Required Education/Credentials for Physicians:
Graduate of an accredited medical school.
Current license to practice medicine in California.
Current DEA license.
Required Education/Credentials for Nurse Practitioners:
Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
Active NP and RN licensure in California
Current DEA license.
Preferred: Admitting privileges at local hospitals
Work Location: Remote with the ability to provide in-person care, as needed.
Compensation for Physicians: $100/hour for active work plus $200 on-call stipend per shift
Compensation for Nurse Practitioners: $60-$75/hour
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