Physician Assistant​/Nurse Practitioner, Neuro Interventional Radiology - Worcester, MA

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

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 20,000 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.

Location:

Worcester, MA Facility: UMass Memorial Health Department:
Radiology Specialty:
Neurointerventional Radiology

Schedule:

Full-Time

The Department of Neurointerventional Radiology at UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team. We welcome and support caregivers to join us in our relentless pursuit of healing.

Key Highlights:

• In the Division of Neurointerventional Radiology and the Integrated Cerebrovascular Program at UMass Memorial Medical Center, we provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art minimally invasive care to patients suffering from vascular diseases of the brain and spine, including aneurysms, malformations, and stroke. Our team includes world-renowned physicians, fellows and advanced practice providers.
• UMass Memorial Medical Center:
  University Campus is a level-1 Trauma Center and a certified comprehensive Stroke Center of Excellence to treat acute stroke and cerebral aneurysms
• Well-established team with three Neurointerventional Radiologists, two Fellows and six Advanced Practice Providers

The Position:

• This APP position will focus on caring for Neuro-Interventional radiology patients in the inpatient and outpatient practice setting.

• The APP is responsible for helping to care for patients diagnosed with brain aneurysms, subarachnoid hemorrhage and acute stroke in collaboration with physician colleagues.
• The APP will perform pre-procedure History and Physical Examinations, consultations and provide post procedure follow up visits in the practice setting.
• The APP will manage the patients post procedure in the inpatient setting as well as co-management of patients in the ICU; they will perform secondary prevention evaluations in the outpatient practice setting.
• The APP provides continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, the patient, and the patient's family.
• After training, The APP will perform minor procedures including lumbar punctures, suturing and first assisting as needed.
• The APP serves as a link, integrating relevant research and best practices for the highest quality care.
• This is a Mixed Shift position with < 25% night coverage and mix of inpatient and outpatient. There is a weekend rotation of Every 3rd weekend.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree and Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Massachusetts license, issued by the Physician Assistant Board, and current NCCPA certification.
• A Master's degree and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Preferably ACNP/AGACNP
• Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience required
• Board Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off (vacation/CME) with 11 paid holidays
• Practice/CME allowance
• Pension plan with additional retirement options available
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement benefit
• Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs
• PSLF Tuition Forgiveness eligible
• Concierge services for relocation
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

Why UMass:

• Centrally located in Massachusetts, UMass is the premier health care system in the region, noted for our academic excellence and leading cutting-edge research.
• All of us are continuously learning, therefore we prioritize professional development and investment in the growth of our caregivers.