Hospice Nurse Practitioner

This Hospice and Palliative Medicine position at Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Hospice and Palliative Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Pennsylvania.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Symptom Management, Clinical Direction, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Education, Emotional Support, Palliative Care, Communication Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice and Palliative Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide expert clinical support, patient assessments, and symptom management for hospice patients in collaboration with a medical director. Work with an interdisciplinary team to create individualized care plans and offer emotional support to families.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.