Advanced Practice Provider Manager, Outpatient Cardiology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off and holidays

Practice/CME allowance

Pension plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as Outpatient Cardiology APP Manager. This blended role combines direct patient care (about 60%) with administrative, operational, and leadership responsibilities (about 40%).

You will oversee scheduling, staff development, and clinical coverage while shaping evidence-based guidelines and patient care protocols.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or graduate degree in PA studies
• Massachusetts licensure and certification as NP or PA with controlled substance authorization
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience
• Minimum of two years in management/leadership/clinical education
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Split time roughly 60% direct clinical care and 40% administrative, operational and leadership duties
• Oversee provider scheduling and staff development within outpatient cardiology
• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical guidelines and care pathways
• Evaluate outcomes, identify quality improvement opportunities and support research
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nurses and other professionals to optimize care coordination

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Graduate degree in Physician Assistant Studies

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 (Outpatient)

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 Outpatient 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.

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 outpatient cardiology service.
• Clinical Excellence: Develop and implement evidence-based clinical guidelines, care algorithms, and protocols to support consistent, high-quality patient care.
• 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 outpatient 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 shape the future of outpatient cardiovascular care through clinical excellence, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to exceptional patient outcomes.

For questions, please contact: Jessica Merlo, Sr. Provider Recruiter at [e-mail].