Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Cardiology

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

The department of Cardiology at UMass Memorial Medical Center is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our overnight Step-down/Ward unit group of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). At UMass you will work in a collaborative, team-based system, at the top of your license in a dynamic outpatient clinic role.

• Work closely with multiple interventional Cardiologist and EP providers

• See diverse population in the Cardiology service line of a tertiary medical center

UMass Memorial Medical Center located in the heart of Massachusetts in Worcester, is the largest academic, tertiary medical center in central mass with a large referral base. We receive patient referrals for a variety of complex cases:

• Diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization

• General medical cardiology with complex care needs

• Heart Failure with mechanical cardiac support programs

• Expansive and cutting-edge structural heart program including TAVR

• Electrophysiology program with breakthrough technologies like Pulse-Field ablations

As an APP on the UMass Cardiology team you would:

• Obtain complete medical histories

• Complete comprehensive physical exams

• Order and interpret lab and radiographic data

• Formulate diagnosis and therapeutic treatment plans

• Order and prescribe medications

• Assist with patient flow through the service line

• Counsel patients and family

Work Schedule:

• Three 12- hour night shifts a week: 7pm-7am (paid at 40 hours)

• 1 weekend per month

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Plans

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401(k) and Pension Plan

• CME Time and Practice Allowance

• Student Loan Education Assistance Program

• Malpractice Coverage

Requirements:

• Masters degree from accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

• Current board certification

• Current NP/PA license for Massachusetts

• Current DEA and Massachusetts controlled substance registration

• Must have ACLS

Experience:

• Cardiology experience preferred

• Experience in nocturnal inpatient medical environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.