Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Palliative Care

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible location

No inpatient duties

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our Outpatient Palliative Care team serving patients across Berkshire County. This role offers flexible location across North Adams, Great Barrington, and Pittsfield with travel between sites.

You will provide outpatient palliative care consultations, manage symptoms, and lead goals-of-care discussions in collaboration with specialty practices and primary care teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing and NP program completion.
• Massachusetts NP licensure (or eligibility) required or pending.
• Experience in outpatient palliative care or related field desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient palliative care consultation and longitudinal management for patients with serious illnesses across Berkshire County.
• Manage symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, fatigue, nausea, anxiety and depression.
• Lead goals-of-care discussions and shared decision-making with patients and families.
• Collaborate with specialty practices and primary care teams to align treatment plans with patient values.
• Support transitions of care to reduce avoidable hospital utilization.
• Assist with building a palliative medicine program with colleagues.

Skills

Palliative care experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing NP program

Massachusetts NP licensure (or eligibility)

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider

Berkshire Faculty Services · BFS EMM-RHC

Hourly Pay Range: 54.8111 through 74.4159

Full Time , Shift 1 , 30-40 , 8am-430pm

Monday - Friday

Posted 07/23/2026

Nurse Practitioner (Full or Part Time) – Outpatient Palliative Care (flexible location - either North, South or Central Berkshire County location)

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Outpatient Palliative Care team serving patients across Berkshire County.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an NP who is passionate about improving quality of life for individuals living with serious illness and working collaboratively with specialty practices and primary care teams to deliver coordinated patient-centered care.

About the Role

• Provide outpatient palliative care consultation and longitudinal managementfor patients with serious illnesses, particularly in pulmonary, cardiology, and complex chronic conditions. Office practice location can be located in either North Adams, Great Barrington and Pittsfield with some travel between practice sites.
• Manage symptoms such as pain, dyspnea, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, and depression that affect quality of life and function.
• Facilitate goals-of-care discussions, advance care planning, and shared decision-makingwith patients and their families.
• Collaborate closely with specialty and primary care providersto align treatment plans with patient values and clinical goals.
• Support transitions of care and help reduce avoidable hospital utilization through proactive, coordinated management.
• Assist with building a palliative medicine program in collaboration with colleagues.

Why Join Berkshire Health Systems?

Exceptional Support & Training

• Work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary palliative care model including physicians, NPs, PAs, RNs, chaplains, social workers, and care coordinators.
• Strong integration with pulmonary, cardiology, and primary care servicesto support seamless care across the continuum.
• Structured onboarding with access to system-wide specialty expertise and ongoing professional development.

Compensation That Rewards Your Work

• A practice model that supports thoughtful visit lengths appropriate for complex, serious illness care.
• Opportunities to build a meaningful, sustainable specialty practice.

Strong Benefits & Work–Life Balance

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
• Predictable outpatient schedule with no inpatient responsibilities.
• A culture that prioritizes clinician well-being while supporting high-impact, relationship-based care.

A Culture You’ll Be Proud to Join

• Mission-driven environment focused on compassionate, patient- and family-centered care.
• Leadership committed to collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence.
• A collegial atmosphere that values teamwork and respect across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Massachusetts NP licensure (or eligibility).
• Experience in palliative care and palliative medicine certification preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to lead sensitive conversations and build trust with patients and families living a serious illness.
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork.

About Berkshire Health Systems

Berkshire Health Systems is the region’s leading healthcare provider, delivering advanced, compassionate care across a network of hospitals, outpatient practices, and community-based services. Berkshire County offers a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and vibrant cultural attractions—making it an exceptional place to live and work.

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.