Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 127,587 - 160,763; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

CME allowance and paid CME time

Retirement and pension options

Paid malpractice insurance

Supportive onboarding and training environment

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Emergency Medicine Department. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment at a Level I Trauma Center.

Ideal candidates will have strong clinical judgment and communication skills, with prior experience preferred but new graduates encouraged to apply. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• National certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA, as applicable).
• Eligible for Massachusetts licensure.
• Prior Emergency Medicine experience preferred, but new graduates with strong EM interest are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Perform medical screenings, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine physicians and multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Job description

Hiring Range

$127,587.20 - $160,763.20
Note: final offer may vary based on 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: University, CDU, Clinton, Leominster, Urgent Care, Marlboro, and/or Memorial
Facility: UMass Memorial Health
Department: Emergency Medicine
Schedule: Full‑Time

UMass Memorial Medical Group is seeking a motivated and patient‑centered Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Emergency Medicine Department. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment within the premier health system of Central Massachusetts.

About the Emergency Medicine Department

UMass Memorial Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center with a high‑acuity Emergency Department offering comprehensive emergency care to a diverse patient population. In addition to providing care at this primary location, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) also support the Emergency Departments across our system, including Memorial, Marlboro, Clinton, Leominster EDs, and Leominster Urgent Care Center. APPs collaborate with skilled emergency medicine physicians, residents, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care.

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients presenting to the Emergency Department
• Perform medical screenings, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate treatment plans
• Perform procedures consistent with training and scope of practice
• Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine physicians and multidisciplinary team members
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental education
• Document care accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record

Schedule

• Variable shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• National certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA, as applicable)
• Eligible for Massachusetts licensure
• Prior Emergency Medicine experience preferred, but new graduates with strong EM interest are encouraged to apply
• Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills
• Must be able to work with pediatric patients

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability)
• Generous paid time off
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Retirement and pension options
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Supportive onboarding and training environment
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and education

Why UMass Memorial Health

• Affiliation with UMass Chan Medical School, enhancing clinical practice through academic partnership and shared expertise
• Work within the largest healthcare system in Central Massachusetts
• Collaborative, mission‑driven culture focused on patient care and innovation
• Diverse and complex patient population

Interested in learning more:

Apply today or contact

Krystal Vincent

Provider Recruiter

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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.

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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