Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Metabolic Weight Loss

HAHHH; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO + 11 holidays

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan options

Job summary

UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, MA is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Metabolic Weight Loss team. The role focuses on obesity medicine care for adolescents aged 12 and older and adults within an academic health system.

The position offers a collaborative, supportive environment with an emphasis on evidence-based, longitudinal care and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current NP or PA certification and MA licensure eligibility.
• Experience in endocrinology or obesity medicine preferred.
• Ability to care for adolescents 12+ and adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide obesity medicine care to patients ages 12 and older.
• Collaborate with three physicians and a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver longitudinal care with evidence-based treatment plans.
• Balance in-person and remote clinical sessions with administrative time.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Endocrinology experience

Obesity medicine

Education

Graduate of accredited NP or PA program

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

## Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Metabolic Weight LossApply: On-site (100% Onsite): Worcester, MA University Campus: Full time: Posted 8 Days Ago: R26109473# Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.**Hiring Range:**$119,912.00 - $152,131.20**(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:** Metabolic Weight Loss / Obesity Medicine **Schedule:** Full-time (40-hours), 8 clinical sessions per week: 6 in-person clinical sessions, 2 virtual/remote clinical sessions, and 2 administrative sessions that may be completed remotely or in person UMass Memorial Health, the leading health and wellness system in Central Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Metabolic Weight Loss team at UMass Memorial Medical Center. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative, supportive team providing comprehensive obesity care to adolescent and adult patients ages 12 and older. This is a mixed adolescent and adult practice, and we are specifically seeking an APP with clinical experience caring for both adolescents (age 12+) and adults affected by obesity. The APP will work alongside three physicians, an obesity medicine fellow, and two other APPs in a team-based environment focused on evidence-based, compassionate, and longitudinal care. This position offers an excellent work-life balance, a highly supportive team environment, and significant opportunities for professional growth as the Metabolic Weight Loss program continues to expand. **Key Highlights** * **Mixed Adolescent & Adult Practice:** Provide obesity medicine care to patients ages 12 and older, including both adolescents and adults* **Collaborative Team:** Work alongside 3 physicians, 1 obesity medicine fellow, and 2 experienced APPs* **Comprehensive Obesity Care:** Evaluate and manage patients affected by obesity through individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and longitudinal follow-up* **Excellent Work-Life Balance:** Flexible practice structure with dedicated administrative time and remote clinical sessions* **Growth Opportunities:** Join a growing program with opportunities to expand your clinical expertise and contribute to the continued development of metabolic and obesity medicine services* **Supportive Environment:** Work within a collegial, multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality, patient-centered care* **Academic Environment:** Practice within a leading academic health system with access to specialists, clinical resources, and educational opportunities* **Technology:** Epic electronic medical record system **Qualifications** **Required:** * Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program* Current NP or PA certification* Eligibility for Massachusetts licensure* Clinical experience in a medical, endocrinology, or obesity medicine practice* Experience caring for both adolescents age 12 and older and adults* Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills **Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs** * Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage* 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**If you’re looking to grow your career in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, while enjoying a flexible schedule, strong work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading academic health system. **For questions, please contact:** Jessica Merlo, Sr. Provider Recruiter at [e-mail] 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.We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.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.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.