Pediatric Trauma Program Lead Coordinator - NP/PA

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Family leave

Disability programs

Liability insurance

Relocation assistance

Clinician Wellness

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) to lead the Pediatric Trauma Program. This senior role combines clinical leadership with program development to deliver high-quality pediatric trauma care.

You will oversee verification readiness, drive performance improvement, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, EMS, and leadership to advance trauma services. The position emphasizes education, safety, and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Massachusetts PA or NP license, national certification (NCCPA, AANP, or ANCC), DEA registration, and Massachusetts CSR.
• PALS certification required.
• 3–5 years of pediatric trauma, emergency medicine, critical care, surgery, or trauma program management experience preferred.
• Experience with quality improvement, regulatory compliance, trauma registries, performance improvement, and data analysis preferred.
• Leadership, project management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, community stakeholders, and regulatory agencies in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of care for trauma and general surgery pediatric patients in-patient and clinic.
• Lead the planning, implementation, and ongoing management of the pediatric trauma program.
• Ensure compliance with American College of Surgeons, state, and regulatory trauma standards and verification requirements.
• Partner with physicians, APPs, nursing leadership, EMS, and hospital administration to achieve program goals and improve patient outcomes.
• Direct the Pediatric Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) program, including case reviews, quality monitoring, and corrective action planning.
• Analyze trauma data, outcomes, and TQIP reports to identify trends and drive evidence-based quality initiatives.
• Oversee trauma registry operations, ensuring accurate data collection, benchmarking, reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate trauma education, competency validation, simulations, and continuing education programs for clinical staff, residents, and trainees.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor, promoting best practices, patient safety, family-centered care, and evidence-based pediatric trauma care.
• Lead injury prevention initiatives and collaborate with community organizations, EMS agencies, and public health partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

Master's degree (PA/NP)

Massachusetts PA/NP license

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) to lead the Pediatric Trauma Program. This senior role combines clinical leadership with program development to deliver high-quality pediatric trauma care.

You will oversee verification readiness, drive performance improvement, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, EMS, and leadership to advance trauma services. The position emphasizes education, safety, and community partnerships.