Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Stroke and Headache - Worcester, MA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

11 paid holidays

CME allowance

Pension plan

Paid family and medical leave

Student loan forgiveness support

Relocation assistance

Clinician Wellness Program

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with stroke/headache experience to join our neurology and cerebrovascular care team in Worcester, MA. You’ll perform neuro assessments, order tests, manage patients, and provide evidence-based care.

The role requires an NP/PA license in MA, is outpatient-focused, and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited PA or NP program.
• Eligible or current Massachusetts license, with national certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA).
• Eligibility for prescriptive authority (Schedules II–VI).
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Registration are required.
• Clinical experience in neurology, stroke care or headache medicine.
• 3–5 years of advanced practice clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments in the outpatient setting.
• Order and interpret neuroimaging, labs and other neurological tests.
• Develop differential diagnoses and patient-centered care plans.
• Manage follow-up for stroke, TIA and headache disorders using evidence-based protocols.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in line with MA regulations.
• Coordinate care with rehabilitation, nursing and case management in the outpatient setting.

Skills

Stroke care

Headache medicine

Neurology evaluations

Prescribing medications

Clinical assessment

Education

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

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.

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 Health

Department: Neurology

Specialty: Stroke & Headache

Schedule: Full-Time

UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who has experience with Stoke and Headache to join our multidisciplinary neurology and cerebrovascular care team. The Advanced Practice Provider will perform comprehensive neurological evaluations and manage patients with acute and chronic cerebrovascular conditions as well as headache disorders. Our competitive compensation and benefits package places us as your top choice in the region.

Key Highlights:

• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments including detailed patient history and neurological examinations in the outpatient setting.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including neuroimaging, laboratory studies, and other relevant neurological evaluations.
• Develop differential diagnoses and implement patient-centered plans of care.
• Manage follow up for patients with ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, TIA, and headache disorders using evidence-based protocols.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with Massachusetts state regulations.

Outpatient Stroke Management

• Responsible for the evaluation and management of patients post stroke, TIA and headache in the outpatient setting.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including neuroimaging, laboratory studies, and other relevant neurological evaluations.
• Review and provide education regarding medication adherence and stroke prevention.
• Order appropriate neurological follow up labs and imaging.
• Order appropriate outpatient therapy.

Headache and Neurology Care

• Evaluate and manage patients with primary and secondary headache disorders, including migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache, and medication-overuse headache.
• Develop individualized treatment plans including preventive therapies, acute treatment strategies, and lifestyle modification.
• Provide patient education on headache triggers, prevention strategies, and long-term management.
• Participate in headache clinics and outpatient neurology follow-up visits.

Care Coordination

• Coordinate care after hospital admission of stoke patients.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation services, nursing, case management, and social work in the outpatient setting.
• Provide patient and family education regarding stroke recovery and prevention, headache management, and risk factor modification.

Program & Quality Improvement

• Support stroke program initiatives and compliance with national stroke certification standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to stroke and neurological care outcomes.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development in stroke, cerebrovascular medicine, and headache management.

Standard Responsibilities

• Comply with departmental policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Participate in departmental meetings, conferences, and educational activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to a collaborative work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Masters degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Eligible or current Massachusetts license, with national certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA, as applicable).
• Eligibility for prescriptive authority (Schedules II–VI).
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.
• Clinical experience in neurology, stroke care or headache medicine.
• 3–5 years of advanced practice clinical experience.

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Values and Needs.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off with 11 paid holiday
• 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
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

Qualified candidates may contact Shane Cox, 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. 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.

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.

Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients and their families!