Hospice Physician/Nurse Practitioner (Contract)

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

$100/hour for active work plus $200 on-call stipend per shift Compensation for Nurse Practitioners: $60-$75/hour