Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Ophthalmology Clinic -Worcester, MA

C340 UMass Memorial Medical Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family and medical leave

Disability programs

Relocation assistance

Clinician Wellness Program

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Ophthalmology to join a growing, academic ophthalmology team in Worcester, MA. The APP supports outpatient care, triage, and diagnostics under ophthalmology physicians.

The role emphasizes patient-centered eye care, use of Epic EMR, and opportunities to develop specialized ophthalmology skills and procedural competencies in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited PA or NP program.
• Massachusetts Medical License with NCCPA, DEA and CSR.
• Ophthalmology experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and obtain comprehensive medical histories.
• Perform ophthalmic examinations and assessments under established protocols.
• Assist with IV fluorescein angiography (IVFA) and injections.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to support outpatient operations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Ophthalmology knowledge

Patient triage

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Massachusetts Medical License with NCCPA, DEA and CSR

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

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.

Location: Worcester, MA Facility: UMass Memorial Health Department: Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Specialty: Ophthalmology APP (Physician Assistant) Schedule: Full Time

The Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing team. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative group of ophthalmologists and clinical staff dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered eye care across a broad spectrum of ophthalmic conditions. The APP will play an integral role in supporting outpatient clinical operations, enhancing patient access, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality ophthalmic care in a fast-paced academic healthcare environment.

Everyone Is a Caregiver. 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.

Key Highlights

• Join a growing ophthalmology practice within Central Massachusetts' largest health system


• Work alongside experienced ophthalmologists, optometrists, and dedicated clinical staff


• Opportunity to develop specialized ophthalmology expertise and procedural skills


• Advanced technology and integrated Epic EMR platform


• Robust operational and clinical support infrastructure


• Opportunity to participate in quality improvement, research, and educational initiatives


• Patient-centered culture focused on delivering exceptional eye care

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and obtain comprehensive medical histories


• Perform ophthalmic examinations and assessments under established protocols


• Perform intravenous fluorescein angiography (IVFA), including venipuncture, and contrast dye administration


• Assist with medication refills and patient triage


• Order and interpret diagnostic testing as appropriate


• Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program


• Massachusetts Medical License with national certification (NCCPA), DEA and CSR


• Prior ophthalmology experience preferred but not required (to be determined by department)

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Values and Needs

• Retirement plans including pension plan and 401-k


• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement benefit


• Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs


• Hospital liability insurance


• Relocation assistance, if applicable


• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program


• Visit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organization

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. 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.

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, 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.

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

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.