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Alta Med
Los Angeles, California

Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

starts at $161K

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Job Description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.

We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.

Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care will provide comprehensive palliative care services to clients, ensuring high-quality and professional care. The NP will conduct patient visits for new and established palliative care patients, coordinating their care plans within the designated team.

These visits will occur in various settings, including patients' homes, facilities, and hospitals. The NP will also make independent decisions regarding patients' healthcare needs and deliver palliative care services as required.

The Medical Director will be available for consultation, collaboration, and referrals as needed.

Minimum Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited Baccalaureate school of nursing.
  • Completed training in the diagnosis and management of common as well as some complex medical conditions.
  • Current licensure in the State of California.
  • Certification as an Adult/Family/Pediatric/Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.

Previous experience with computer-based systems is required. Electronic Medical records is preferred.

  • Previous experience in hospice/palliative care, high-risk populations, including home-based care, preferred.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

Pay for this job starts at $160,680.00 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

  • Benefits & Career Development
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Flexible Spending
  • Career Advancement & Development opportunities
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Paid CME Days
  • Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Corporate Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive palliative care services by conducting patient visits across various settings including homes and hospitals. They will independently manage healthcare needs and coordinate care plans in collaboration with the Medical Director.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate degree in nursing, a valid California NP license, and relevant certification. Previous experience in palliative or hospice care and proficiency with computer-based medical systems are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningClinical diagnosisMedical condition managementPatient consultationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California 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, 66% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

What does the Palliative Care market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPalliative Care median $158k (middle half $138k–$183k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Palliative Care listings in California8 active276 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 66% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Palliative Care pay trend−4.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Palliative Care (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 259 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alta Med

Wellness and Fitness Services
Los Angeles, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid CME Days
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$922k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,772/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.