Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology (ENT), Worcester MA

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 119,912 - 152,131; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and eye

Generous paid time off

401k and Pension Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Otolaryngology team. The role offers a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient ENT care for pediatric and adult patients, with a Monday–Friday schedule and no on-call duties.

The APP will collaborate with physicians, residents, audiologists, and a multidisciplinary team, contributing to comprehensive ENT care and continued clinical growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required from an accredited PA or NP program.
• Massachusetts Medical License, DEA and CSR with national certification.
• New graduates encouraged to apply; ENT experience a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient ENT care.
• Conduct patient rounds and evaluate inpatient consults with the care team.
• Manage an outpatient panel with new patient evaluations and post-operative care.

Skills

Inpatient and outpatient care

EMR documentation

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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Hiring Range: $119,912.00 - $152,131.20

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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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.

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology (ENT), Worcester MA

Location: Worcester MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Health - [Hospital / Medical Center]
Department: Otolaryngology
Schedule: Full-time

UMass Memorial Medical Group and the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team. Our competitive compensation and benefits package places us as your top choice in the region.

This full-time opportunity offers a balanced practice with approximately 50% inpatient and 50% outpatient responsibilities, providing care to both pediatric and adult patients across a broad spectrum of ENT conditions.

The selected APP will join an experienced and collaborative team of seven Advanced Practice Providers and will become the eighth APP supporting continued growth in clinical volume and expanding inpatient service needs. Working alongside attending physicians, residents, audiologists, and multidisciplinary team members, the APP will play an integral role in delivering comprehensive otolaryngology care across the continuum.

This position offers a structured Monday through Friday schedule with no call, weekend, or holiday responsibilities and provides extensive mentorship, training, and support for candidates interested in developing a career in Otolaryngology.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient ENT care
• Conduct patient rounds, evaluate inpatient consults, and collaborate with residents and attending physicians on care planning.
• Manage an independent outpatient panel, including new patient evaluations, follow‑up appointments, and post‑operative care.
• Develop treatment plans, review diagnostic results, and coordinate ongoing patient management.
• Document patient encounters in the EMR and communicate with patients through the patient portal.
• Collaborate with referring providers, Audiology, and multidisciplinary team members to deliver high‑quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Massachusetts Medical License, DEA and CSR, with national certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA, as applicable)
• Prior APP experience preferred; ENT experience is a plus, but not required. New graduates with a strong interest in Otolaryngology are encouraged to apply.

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Practice/CME allowance
• Matching 401k and Pension Plan
• Paid family and medical leave; short‑term and long‑term disability programs
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement benefit
• Concierge Services for Relocation, if applicable to your role
• Hospital liability insurance

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Qualified candidates may contact Carmen Sanderson, Provider Recruiter, at [e-mail].

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.

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