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Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant – Palliative Care Position | New Jersey


Job Location:

Somerset, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Inpatient Palliative Care
Location : New Jersey
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join a well-established inpatient palliative care team. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate provider who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centered care to individuals living with serious illness.

You will work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team providing consultative and follow-up palliative care services in a collaborative hospital environment.

Schedule
  • Full-time

  • Primarily MondayFriday

  • Flexible scheduling available

Responsibilities
  • Provide inpatient palliative care consultations and follow-up visits.

  • Assess and manage complex symptoms for patients with serious or advanced illnesses.

  • Lead goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning with patients and their families.

  • Collaborate with physicians nurses social workers care coordinators and other healthcare professionals.

  • Coordinate patient transitions discharge planning and continuity of care.

  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

  • Deliver evidence-based compassionate and patient-centered care.

Qualifications
  • Active New Jersey Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.

  • National board certification.

  • DEA and CDS registration or ability to obtain before start date.

  • Minimum of 2 years of inpatient palliative care experience required.

  • Palliative care certification (ACHPN CHPN or equivalent) preferred.

  • Excellent communication clinical judgment and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package.

  • Performance-based bonus opportunities.

  • Generous paid time off.

  • Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance.

  • 401(k) retirement plan.

  • Malpractice coverage.

  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.

  • Tuition reimbursement.

  • Disability and life insurance.

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

  • Additional voluntary benefits and wellness programs.

If you are an experienced palliative care provider looking to join a collaborative team dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses we encourage you to apply today.

Best regards

Manish Parashar
Recruiter
The Provider Finder



Required Experience:

Junior IC