Hours of Work : full time Days Of Week : 7 on 7 off schedule 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 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 are 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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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.
Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.
Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.
What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day
Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.
For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.
Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.
DFW Area Salary Data
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of
$12.93/hr ($26,894/yr).
The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr
(25th–75th percentile).
Entry Level (10th)$22,381/yr
DFW Median$26,894/yr
Experienced (90th)$36,005/yr
vs. National Median-24.9%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area).
Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.