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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Palliative Care

PublishedPublished: 8/15/2026

Mission Heritage Medical Group is seeking an experienced nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join its growing outpatient Palliative Care program in Mission Viejo, California, with an anticipated start date of January 2027. This is an excellent opportunity to provide holistic, patient-centered care within a highly respected, mission-driven organization serving Orange County.

Position Details:

  • Full-time outpatient role
  • Anticipated start date: January 2027
  • Five 8-hour shifts per week
  • Shared call responsibilities, including occasional weekend phone call coverage
  • High level of autonomy within a collaborative, mission-driven practice
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Compensation is between $159,533 and $206,335 per year

The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and may include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, hospital and call stipends, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation, as applicable. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and a comprehensive benefits package through their medical group employer. Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with palliative care experience required
  • Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience required
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team

Where You'll Work

Mission Heritage Medical Group is a growing multi-specialty group serving south Orange County communities. More than 150 excellent physicians work as a team to provide personalized care through innovative programs. Highly regarded by the communities it serves, Mission Heritage Medical Group offers primary care and a wide range of specialty care, including women's health, cardiology, radiology and urgent care.

Where You'll Live

Mission Viejo, one of the largest master-planned communities in the country, is in the Saddleback Valley of south Orange County, facing the Pacific Ocean to the west and high desert foothills to the east. Known for gorgeous homes built in harmony with the surrounding natural environment, the city features tree-lined streets, upscale shopping centers, the 125-acre Lake Mission Viejo, beautiful golf courses and hiking trails.

Who You'll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

Job ID Number: 30507
Facility Name: Mission Heritage Medical Group
Location Name: Mission Viejo
Brand Name: Providence
Provider Profession: Nurse Practitioner
Medical Specialty: Palliative Care
Job Setting: Medical Clinic
Type of Role: Clinical
Email: Michelle.Clark@psdrecruit.org
Phone Number: (213) 669-6824
Schedule: Full Time
Compensation: $159,533 - $206,335 Per Year
CP: Yes
CB: Yes
NP: Yes
HC: Yes
IS: No
YM: Yes
J1: No
H1B: No

Let's get in touch If you have questions about this specific job or others, I'm all ears. Send me a note and we'll be one step closer to the right opportunity.

Michelle Clark Provider Recruiter

(213) 669-6824

Michelle.Clark@psdrecruit.org

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Fields of study

  • Palliative Care