Full Time - Home-Based Palliative Care - Nurse Practitioner

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U. S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location

Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Remote Type

On-Site

Employment Type

Employee

Employment Classification

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Work Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours

40

Additional Locations

Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue

Job Information

• Full-Time Nurse Practitioner – Home-Based Palliative Care
• Location: Various | Schedule: Full Time

Virtua Medical Group is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our Home-Based Palliative Care Team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients' homes and has experience caring for individuals with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses.

About the Role

Palliative care is centered on improving quality of life for patients and their families facing chronic, complex, or serious illness. Our goal is to provide comprehensive medical, emotional, and supportive care that relieves symptoms, enhances comfort, and helps patients remain safely and comfortably at home whenever possible.

This position focuses on providing palliative care through home visits across the community, allowing clinicians to build meaningful relationships with patients and families in their own environment. The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, hospice partners, and other interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans that align with each patient's goals and values.

• We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
• Palliative Care
• Hospice Care
• Home-Based Primary Care or House Calls
• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care settings
• Management of patients with advanced chronic illnesses and complex symptom needs
• Goals-of-care and advance care planning conversations

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in the field, passionate about caring for patients where they live, and skilled in supporting patients and families through complex medical decisions and transitions of care.

About Virtua Medical Group

With over 1,750 clinicians and growing, VMG is a clinician-led organization committed to delivering exceptional patient care through advanced technology and clinical excellence. Our dedication has earned us top national quality scores and a reputation for outstanding patient experiences across all ages.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Paid vacation time
• CME stipend
• Loan forgiveness opportunities
• Supportive, respectful culture focused on continual learning
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through home-based patient care

At Virtua Health, we foster a warm, patient-centered environment grounded in clear values that guide us every day. Join a team where your expertise and compassion can truly make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing serious illness.

Compensation

The starting salary for this position is $128,125 annually.

The actual compensation package may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the applicant's experience, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Our Culture

At Virtua, we embrace the Culture of We, where our community is our family. We believe every interaction is an opportunity to build relationships and loyalty by listening to our patients, anticipating their care needs, collaborating with care partners throughout the region, and engaging with our community.

Virtua Medical Group treats patients of all ages with an emphasis on providing an outstanding patient experience. Conveniently located throughout four counties in Southern New Jersey, VMG offers primary care, urgent care, internal medicine, and numerous specialty services. Clinicians are supported by Virtua's extensive network of hospitals, outpatient services, rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs, creating a seamless continuum of care that extends from the hospital to the home.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

Submit your CV through this posting or email it directly to vmgrecruiting@virtua.org.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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