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Pathways Healthcare
Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Nurse Practitioner - Home Health/Hospice (Per Diem)

Nurse PractitionerPer Diem Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$50/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

  • Role: Nurse Practitioner - Home Health/Hospice
  • Rate: Per Visit
  • Main Office location: Worcester, MA
  • Service Area: Worcester, Sturbridge & Surrounding Areas
  • Schedule: Flexible
  • Job Type: Per Diem

Qualifications

Current APRN state professional license (Adult/Geriatrics specialty preferred), DEA certificate, CPR certification.

  • Master’s degree in Advanced Practice Nursing from an accredited school.
  • At least 2 years as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably in home health care.
  • Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Homecare Homebase knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct admission assessments and develop personalized treatment plans.
  • Provide routine and urgent care visits, ensuring flexibility to meet patient needs.
  • Manage medication orders and educate patients on proper usage.
  • Handle wound care, testing, and equipment/supply needs.
  • Document patient progress and collaborate with the care team for optimal results.
  • Assist in discharge planning and coordinate with community resources.
  • Participate in team meetings and briefings to ensure cohesive patient care.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and report any incidents or safety concerns.

What We Offer

  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Match
  • Reduced Electronic Documentation Time!
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training, meetings, and other hourly activities paid at $50/hour
  • Free CEU’s and professional development

Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Hospice careTreatment planningMedication managementPatient educationCare coordination

Home Health/Hospice — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 35% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

What does the Nurse Practitioner market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104kNurse Practitioner median $159k (middle half $159k–$159k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Practitioner listings in Massachusetts419 active13,755 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% remote · 35% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Nurse Practitioner listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment419 active listings, Nov 2026
Nurse Practitioner pay trend+2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Nurse Practitioner Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs
5
<$140k
2
$140k-160k
7
$160k-180k
4
$180k-200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Loan repayment
25%
CME allowance
25% this job
Sign-on bonus
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,507 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pathways Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Fayetteville, North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage Reimbursement
401(k) Match
Reduced Electronic Documentation Time
Flexible schedule
Training/meetings paid at $50/hour
Free CEU’s and professional development

Living in Sturbridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$500k
Median resident rent
$2,009/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.