H-1B Visa Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners work in a specialty occupation under H-1B visa, requiring a graduate-level nursing degree and active APRN licensure in the state of employment. Large health systems, hospice networks, and academic medical centers regularly file H-1B petitions for this role, and the 60,000-slot cap applies unless your employer qualifies as cap-exempt.
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Experienced Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Needed in North Texas
Methodist Medical Group (MMG), a premier physician-led organization affiliated with Methodist Health System in Dallas, Texas, is actively seeking a board-certified Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team in North Texas.
To support the continued growth and strategic staffing plans we are seeking to recruit a dedicated, patient-focused physician to join our growing team. This exceptional opportunity is well-suited for a Nurse Practitioner who thrives in a collaborative medical group environment and is committed to delivering high-quality care.
Responsibilities:
- Provide inpatient only palliative care consultations for hospitalized patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses
- Lead and participate in family meetings and goals-of-care discussions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and case management
- Support transitions of care, including coordination with hospice when appropriate
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development
Qualifications
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Texas DEA
- Strong communication and team collaboration skills
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-focused care
Incentive/Benefits Package:
- Competitive compensation package with production, quality, and patient experience bonuses
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive malpractice coverage
- Rich benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and 403(b)
- Annual CME, dues, and professional subscription allowance
- PTO, CME, Maternity/Paternity, and Sick-leave benefits
- Relocation assistance available
- Texas is a tort reform state
- No state income tax
Why Methodist Medical Group?
MMG in Dallas, Texas, is a leading, multi-specialty physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. MMG offers a spectrum of medical and surgical specialties including; Primary care, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hospital Medicine, Neurological Surgery, OBGYN, Orthopedic Surgery, Transplant Surgery and various other specialty service lines.
With more than 375 employed providers, including 100+ Advanced Providers across seven hospitals and over 95 clinics, MMG is committed to delivering high-quality compassionate care. Our mission at MMG is to improve lives through compassion quality healthcare and be the trusted choice for health and wellness.
Join Methodist Medical Group and make a difference providing compassionate care and be a vital part of our system-wide strategy to provide safe and meaningful care to our patients.
Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace:
- Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
- Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025
- Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025
- Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026
- Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025
- TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025
- Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025
- Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025
- Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025
- Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2025
Hours of Work:
8a - 6p
Days Of Week:
Rotating
Work Shift:
Job Description:
Experienced Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Needed in North Texas
Methodist Medical Group (MMG), a premier physician-led organization affiliated with Methodist Health System in Dallas, Texas, is actively seeking a board-certified Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team in North Texas.
To support the continued growth and strategic staffing plans we are seeking to recruit a dedicated, patient-focused physician to join our growing team. This exceptional opportunity is well-suited for a Nurse Practitioner who thrives in a collaborative medical group environment and is committed to delivering high-quality care.
Responsibilities:
- Provide inpatient only palliative care consultations for hospitalized patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses
- Lead and participate in family meetings and goals-of-care discussions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and case management
- Support transitions of care, including coordination with hospice when appropriate
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development
Qualifications
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
- Texas DEA
- Strong communication and team collaboration skills
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-focused care
Incentive/Benefits Package:
- Competitive compensation package with production, quality, and patient experience bonuses
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive malpractice coverage
- Rich benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and 403(b)
- Annual CME, dues, and professional subscription allowance
- PTO, CME, Maternity/Paternity, and Sick-leave benefits
- Relocation assistance available
- Texas is a tort reform state
- No state income tax
Why Methodist Medical Group?
MMG in Dallas, Texas, is a leading, multi-specialty physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. MMG offers a spectrum of medical and surgical specialties including; Primary care, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hospital Medicine, Neurological Surgery, OBGYN, Orthopedic Surgery, Transplant Surgery and various other specialty service lines.
With more than 375 employed providers, including 100+ Advanced Providers across seven hospitals and over 95 clinics, MMG is committed to delivering high-quality compassionate care. Our mission at MMG is to improve lives through compassion quality healthcare and be the trusted choice for health and wellness.
Join Methodist Medical Group and make a difference providing compassionate care and be a vital part of our system-wide strategy to provide safe and meaningful care to our patients.
Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace:
- Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
- Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025
- Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025
- Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026
- Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025
- TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025
- Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025
- Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025
- Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025
- Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2025
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Verify your APRN credentials transfer across states
H-1B approval ties your license to the state on the LCA. Confirm your APRN compact privileges or obtain a state-specific license before your employer files, since USCIS will flag a mismatch between your credential and the petition's work location.
Target cap-exempt hospitals and hospice networks
Nonprofit hospitals affiliated with a university or a 501(c)(3) research mission are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Filing outside the lottery avoids the April registration window entirely, giving you year-round start dates and faster adjudication timelines.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Palliative Care NP roles in your metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 29-1171 before accepting an offer so you can spot whether the salary meets Level II or Level III wage requirements.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter palliative care and advanced practice nursing employers by LCA filing history, so you're applying only to organizations that have actively petitioned for NP roles, not just ones that claim they sponsor visas.
Confirm specialty occupation documentation early
USCIS scrutinizes NP petitions because nursing has historically received RFEs on specialty occupation grounds. Ask your employer to gather the job description, your MSN or DNP transcripts, and any clinical specialty certifications before the I-129 is drafted.
Align your start date with premium processing timelines
If your offer requires a specific start date, ask whether your employer will file I-129 with premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days. Standard processing for cap-subject petitions can run several months and may miss your hospital's onboarding cycle.
H-1B Visa Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, provided the position requires a master's or doctoral degree in nursing or a directly related field as a minimum entry requirement. USCIS has issued RFEs on NP petitions where the job description allowed a bachelor's-level candidate, so your employer's job posting and internal classification must specify a graduate degree. Your MSN or DNP and APRN certification together satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners?
Large academic medical centers, nonprofit health systems, and hospice organizations affiliated with universities are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. These employers often qualify as cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round without entering the lottery. You can identify which organizations have active LCA filings for advanced practice nursing roles by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers by their DOL filing history.
How does state APRN licensure affect my H-1B petition as a Palliative Care NP?
The LCA your employer files with DOL must list the state where you'll practice, and USCIS expects your APRN license to match that jurisdiction at the time of filing. If you're relocating from a compact-privilege state, you'll likely need a full state license before the petition is submitted. A pending licensure application at filing is a common RFE trigger for NP H-1B cases.
Can a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner change employers on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, provided your current petition has been approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file a fresh I-129 and a new LCA for the transfer location. Portability does not require USCIS to approve the transfer before you begin.
What documentation does my employer need to file my H-1B petition?
Your employer will need a certified LCA from DOL, your MSN or DNP transcripts, your APRN license in the state of employment, and any specialty certifications such as ACHPN. They'll also need a detailed job description demonstrating the role requires graduate-level nursing expertise. USCIS may request a credential evaluation if your degree was conferred outside the United States, so have that completed in advance.