Advanced Practice Provider Manager, Inpatient Cardiology

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and visa

Weekly pay

Generous PTO with holidays

CME allowance

Pension plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an experienced Inpatient Cardiology APP Manager to blend direct patient care with clinical leadership, staff development, and operations at UMass Memorial Medical Center. This role reports to the Director of Cardiology Service and Advanced Practice Providers.

You will oversee scheduling, clinical protocols, quality initiatives, and growth of inpatient cardiology services within a leading academic health system, offering professional development and collaboration

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or graduate degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Massachusetts licensure as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with controlled substance authority.
• Minimum five years of clinical experience.
• Minimum two years in a management/leadership/clinical education role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inpatient clinical services in cardiology.
• Oversee provider scheduling and staff development.
• Develop clinical protocols and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, APPs, nurses and pharmacists to optimize care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Graduate degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Massachusetts NP/PA license

Job description

Hiring Range

$116,958.40 - $210,516.80 (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.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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 Medical Center - University Campus

Department

Department of Medicine

Specialty

Cardiology (Inpatient)

Schedule

Full-time: 40 hours

UMass Memorial Health, the leading health and wellness system in Central Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as Inpatient Cardiology APP Manager at UMass Memorial Medical Center. This is an exciting opportunity to combine direct patient care with clinical leadership, staff development, and operational management within a growing, collaborative cardiovascular team.

As the Inpatient Cardiology APP Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating inpatient clinical services, supporting APP performance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care. In this blended clinical and administrative position, you will report to the Director of Cardiology Service and Advanced Practice Providers and work closely with physician and administrative leadership to oversee provider scheduling, develop clinical protocols, support quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the continued growth and development of inpatient cardiology services.

Key Highlights

• Blended Clinical and Leadership Role: Dedicate approximately 60% of your time to direct patient care and 40% to administrative, operational, and leadership responsibilities.
• APP Leadership: Oversee provider scheduling, support staff development, coordinate clinical coverage, and promote effective teamwork across the inpatient cardiology service.
• Inpatient Clinical Practice: Provide direct patient management in the hospital setting, including patient assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, care coordination, and evaluation of clinical outcomes.
• Quality and Patient Safety: Evaluate clinical outcomes, identify opportunities for quality improvement and risk reduction, and support research initiatives relevant to the patient population.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with cardiologists, APPs, nurses, nurse managers, pharmacists, trainees, and other clinical professionals to optimize care coordination and patient outcomes.
• Service Line Development: Collaborate with physician and administrative leadership on strategic planning, operational performance, and the continued growth of inpatient cardiology services.
• Academic Environment: Practice within a leading academic health system with access to multidisciplinary expertise, advanced resources, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Nursing or graduate degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current Massachusetts licensure and certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, including controlled substance authorization.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience.
• Minimum of two additional years of experience in a management, leadership, or clinical education role preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to foster collaboration, support staff development, and promote high standards of clinical practice.

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Weekly pay
• 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

Join UMass Memorial Health and help advance inpatient cardiovascular care through clinical excellence, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to exceptional patient outcomes.

For questions

For questions, please contact: Jessica Merlo, Sr. Provider Recruiter at Jessica.Merlo@