Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP or PA) Palliative Care
Listed compensation
$132k-$153k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Location Address
2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311 Date Posted: September 16, 2026 Department: 78001329 Palliative Care Program Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 40 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: None Job Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: 1.0 FTE inpatient PA or NP with 8 hour day shifts, M-F This position's primary location will be Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Privileges will be obtained for all metro hospital sites to allow the incumbent the ability to float to different inpatient sites if needed. Potential for occasional call or weekend work Current call rotation: none Job Description: Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a physician/nurse team in accordance with the designated specialty. Works in inpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of a treatment team. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team.
Principle Responsibilities
Provides clinical care for patients
Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
Refers for specialty care when determined.
Consults with physician when patient needs outside of APP scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
Participates in health care team
Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
Acts as resource to members of the team.
Works with primary care team for program development.
Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 2 years' experience in palliative care, internal medicine, family practice, hospital medicine, or oncology
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing or equivalent Physician Assistant licensure required upon hire
Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification or equivalent Physician Assistant licensure within specialty required upon hire
ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 Days
Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment for those working in Complex Care for Seniors, Community Palliative Care and Hospice
Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $132,226 to $152,568 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include
Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Key Responsibilities
Provides comprehensive clinical care, including patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning in an inpatient palliative care setting. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to manage chronic illnesses and serves as a consultant and educator for staff and patients.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and appropriate state licensure. Preferred candidates possess at least two years of experience in palliative care, internal medicine, family practice, hospital medicine, or oncology.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$142k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 55% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
Allina Health ranks #5 of 11 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP or PA) Palliative Care at Allina Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Palliative Care (NP) — ranked against 248 active Palliative Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
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