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Empatia
Amarillo, Texas

Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 33m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Empatia as a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner – Home-Based, No Nights in Amarillo, TX, US.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • National & Local Recognition Programs
  • Teammate Assistance Fund
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
  • Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Empatia in Amarillo, TX, US.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide advanced palliative care to patients in their homes, performing assessments and developing individualized care plans. They will collaborate with the Palliative Medical Director to manage complex medical needs and guide patients through treatment stages.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Science in Nursing and have at least two years of Nurse Practitioner experience. A current RN license, Nurse Practitioner certification, and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningMedication ManagementClinical DocumentationLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsIndependent Decision-MakingHome HealthHospice CareMedicare RegulationsMedicaid RegulationsPoint-of-care SoftwareAdvanced Practice Nursing

Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Palliative Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 30% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Palliative Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 17.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Empatia

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays