Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Palliative Medicine - $85 to $100 per hour in Escondido, CA

Doctor of Medicine | Palliative Medicine
Location: Escondido, CA
Employer: Aya Locums
Pay: $85 to $100 per hour
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: 10/19/2026

About the Position

Aya Locums has an immediate opening for a locum Hospice/Palliative Care job in Escondido, CA paying $85/hour - $100/hour.

Job Details:

• Position: Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty: Hospice/Palliative Care
• Start Date: 10-19-26
• Length: 26 weeks

Schedule and Coverage:

• Shift Coverage: Scheduled + On Call optional
• Shift Schedule: Standard 5, 8-Hour 08:00 - 17:00

About the Facility:

• Facility Type: Hospice

About Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) Jobs:

This is a generalized description of locum NP job requirements. Specific assignment details may vary based on the healthcare facility, patient population and the NP specialty.

General Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions.
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and NP specialty.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly.

Skills:

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients.
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions.
• Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload. 
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics).

License & Certifications:

• Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in California.
• National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]).

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary, most locum NP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty.

Additional Notes:

• Locum tenens NP positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to fill staffing gaps in healthcare facilities.
• These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing NPs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload.

With Aya Locums, you get:

• Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems in diverse care settings.
• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay.
• Dedicated application and assignment support.
• In-house credentialing and licensing teams.
• Travel and lodging coverage.
• Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents.
• Malpractice coverage and risk management support.
• If applicable, you get benefits such as:
  • Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment.
  • Paid sick time. Aya provides paid sick leave in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws. Ayarsquo;s general sick leave policy is that employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. However, to the extent any provisions of the statement above conflict with any applicable paid sick leave laws, the applicable paid sick leave laws are controlling.
  • Generous 401k match.
• Aya may provide other benefits where required by applicable law, including but not limited to reimbursements.

For all employees and employee applicants, Aya is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer, including Disability/Vets, and welcomes all to apply.