Nurse Practitioner (Hospice)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner (Hospice) at Altus Hospice a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Hospice & Palliative Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Hospice & Palliative Care position at Altus Hospice 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.

This position is based in Temple, Texas.

Texas 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Health Assessment, Care Planning, Medical Diagnosis, Collaboration, Patient Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice & Palliative Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner will deliver comprehensive medical care, manage terminal illnesses, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care. Responsibilities also include educating patients and families, and making recommendations for hospice certification an...