NP Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
Job Description
About the Role
Join Amedisys, Inc. as a NP Hospice Nurse Practitioner in United States. Overview This position is based out of Clermont, FL and requires daily travel within the Lake County Territory. It is M-Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager/attending physician and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's needs.
Requirements
- Current and unencumbered license as a Nurse Practitioner in the state the employee is assigned to work by the Company.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or minimum of one (1) year experience as a hospice Registered Nurse in last three (3) years.
- Must have the authority to practice as a nurse practitioner in the state where services are provided.
- Must have the authority to prescribe as a nurse practitioner in the state where services are provided.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $118K - $130K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Amedisys, Inc. in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates NP Hospice Nurse Practitioner at Amedisys a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Hospice and Palliative Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Hospice and Palliative Medicine position at Amedisys 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.
Compensation Analysis
Amedisys lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $118k to $130k annually.
This is approximately 52% below the national median for Hospice and Palliative Medicine professionals, which is around $260k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Clermont, Florida.
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($118k–$130k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Nurse Practitioner, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Symptom Management, Diagnostic Procedures, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Medicare Billing, Regulatory Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice and Palliative Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include communicating significant findings and changes in condition to the clinical manager and team, and completing face-to-face encounters to assess disease-related changes, function decline, and quality of life for patients and families. The role also involves ordering diagnostic...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Up to $1,000 healthcare services, Up to $500 wellness rewards, Mental health support, 401k with company match, Infertility treatment coverage, Adoption reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Hospice and Palliative Medicine nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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