Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner jobs are open across health systems, hospice agencies, oncology centers, and long-term care facilities, at every level from new graduate to lead practitioner, with specializations in hospice care, pain and symptom management, and geriatric palliative medicine. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- AccentCare3
- Baylor College of Medicine2
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute2
- HopeHealth2
- MedStar Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services14
- Education3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in palliative care nurse practitioner jobs.
- Active NP license and DEA registration in the state of practice
- Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
- Hospice and Palliative Care certification (ACHPN) or eligibility
- Minimum two years of clinical NP experience, preferably in oncology or critical care
- Proficiency with electronic health records such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong skills in advance care planning, family meetings, and interdisciplinary team collaboration
Tips for Your Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Job Search
Tailor your resume to symptom management
Hiring managers for palliative care NP roles look for documented experience with pain protocols, opioid titration, and goals-of-care conversations. List those explicitly rather than using generic NP language that could apply to any specialty.
Highlight your palliative care certification status
Many postings distinguish between board-certified palliative care NPs and those who are eligible. If you hold ACHPN or are working toward it, state that clearly near the top of your resume so screeners don't overlook your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists palliative care nurse practitioner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by care setting type
Inpatient consult teams, home-based programs, and freestanding hospices each demand a different clinical skill set and call schedule. Knowing which setting fits your experience lets you target listings where you're the strongest candidate.
Prepare for goals-of-care scenario questions
Interviewers in palliative care consistently probe how you navigate family disagreement over treatment decisions. Walk in with two or three concrete case examples where you facilitated those conversations and reached a documented care plan.
Negotiate call coverage and caseload expectations
Palliative care NP burnout often traces back to undefined on-call obligations and caseloads that grow without review. Ask directly how call is split across the team and whether caseload targets are written into the offer before you accept.
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most palliative care nurse practitioners?
The companies hiring the most palliative care nurse practitioners right now include AccentCare, Baylor College of Medicine, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health systems with dedicated palliative care programs and large hospice networks tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many palliative care nurse practitioner jobs are remote?
About 5% of palliative care nurse practitioner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most palliative care settings. Telehealth roles are most common in care coordination, advance care planning consultations, and follow-up visits for established home-based patients rather than in acute inpatient or active hospice roles.
How do you become a palliative care nurse practitioner?
You start by earning a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with an NP concentration, then obtain your state NP license and DEA registration. From there, build clinical experience in oncology, critical care, or a related specialty before pursuing the Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse credential, which requires passing a board exam administered by the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center.
Can I get a palliative care nurse practitioner job with limited experience?
Yes, some health systems and hospice organizations hire new-to-specialty NPs into structured palliative care fellowship or mentorship programs designed for clinicians without direct palliative experience. Strong candidates typically have background in oncology, geriatrics, or the intensive care unit, where goals-of-care conversations and complex symptom management are routine. Highlighting those transferable skills in your application materials makes a meaningful difference.
What does the palliative care nurse practitioner interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen from HR or a nurse recruiter, followed by a clinical interview with the palliative care medical director or team lead that focuses on symptom management scenarios and family communication. A panel interview with interdisciplinary team members, including social workers and chaplains, is common at larger programs. Some organizations also ask candidates to present a case or complete a written scenario before the final offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to palliative care nurse practitioner jobs?
You can find and apply to palliative care nurse practitioner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing.
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