Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant, Metabolic Weight Loss
Worcester, MA - USA
Job Summary
Hiring Range:
$119912.00 - $152131.20(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).
Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours experience skills qualifications and internal equity considerations.
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 20000 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.
Location: Worcester MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus
Department: Department of Medicine
Specialty: Metabolic Weight Loss / Obesity Medicine
Schedule: Full-time (40-hours) 8 clinical sessions per week: 6 in-person clinical sessions 2 virtual/remote clinical sessions and 2 administrative sessions that may be completed remotely or in person
UMass Memorial Health the leading health and wellness system in Central Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Metabolic Weight Loss team at UMass Memorial Medical Center. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative supportive team providing comprehensive obesity care to adolescent and adult patients ages 12 and older.
This is a mixed adolescent and adult practice and we are specifically seeking an APP with clinical experience caring for both adolescents (age 12) and adults affected by obesity. The APP will work alongside three physicians an obesity medicine fellow and two other APPs in a team-based environment focused on evidence-based compassionate and longitudinal care.
This position offers an excellent work-life balance a highly supportive team environment and significant opportunities for professional growth as the Metabolic Weight Loss program continues to expand.
Key Highlights
- Mixed Adolescent & Adult Practice: Provide obesity medicine care to patients ages 12 and older including both adolescents and adults
- Collaborative Team: Work alongside 3 physicians 1 obesity medicine fellow and 2 experienced APPs
- Comprehensive Obesity Care: Evaluate and manage patients affected by obesity through individualized evidence-based treatment plans and longitudinal follow-up
- Excellent Work-Life Balance: Flexible practice structure with dedicated administrative time and remote clinical sessions
- Growth Opportunities: Join a growing program with opportunities to expand your clinical expertise and contribute to the continued development of metabolic and obesity medicine services
- Supportive Environment: Work within a collegial multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality patient-centered care
- Academic Environment: Practice within a leading academic health system with access to specialists clinical resources and educational opportunities
- Technology: Epic electronic medical record system
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current NP or PA certification
- Eligibility for Massachusetts licensure
- Clinical experience in a medical endocrinology or obesity medicine practice
- Experience caring for both adolescents age 12 and older and adults
- Strong clinical communication and teamwork skills
Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off with 11 paid holidays
- Practice/CME allowance
- Pension plan with additional retirement options available
- Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs
- Tuition reimbursement student loan forgiveness support and PSLF-eligible employment
- Concierge services for relocation
Join Us
If youre looking to grow your career in a supportive environment we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a flexible schedule strong work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth within a leading academic health system.
For questions please contact:
Jessica Merlo Sr. Provider Recruiter at .
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.
Were 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.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
UMass Memorial Health is the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts offering the region’s most sophisticated medical technology & support services.