Pediatric Trauma Program Lead Coordinator (NP/PA)

HAHHH; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans including pension and

401-k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family and medical leave

Short-term and long-term disability

Hospital liability insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Pediatric Trauma Program Lead Coordinator to provide clinical and administrative leadership for the pediatric trauma program at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center, Worcester.

This on-site, full-time role guides a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality pediatric trauma care and advance quality, safety, education, and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in PA/NP program required.
• Current MA PA/NP license and national certification required.
• DEA registration and MA CSR required.
• PALS certification required.
• 3–5 years pediatric trauma, emergency medicine, critical care, surgery, or trauma program management experience.
• Leadership and collaboration skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity of care for trauma and general surgery pediatric patients in-patient and follow-up.
• Lead planning, implementation, and ongoing management of the pediatric trauma program.
• Ensure compliance with ACS, state, and regulatory trauma standards and verification.
• Partner with physicians, APPs, nursing leadership, EMS, and hospital admin to meet goals.
• Direct the PIPS program with case reviews, quality monitoring, and corrective actions.
• Analyze trauma data, outcomes, and TQIP reports to identify trends for improvement.
• Oversee trauma registry operations, data collection, reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate trauma education, simulations, and continuing education for staff and trainees.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor, promoting best practices and family-centered care.
• Lead injury prevention initiatives with community partners and schools.
• Maintain readiness for trauma verification reviews and present outcomes to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in PA/NP program

Massachusetts PA/NP license

National certification (NCCPA/AANP/ANCC)

DEA registration

Massachusetts CSR

PALS certification

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Pediatric Trauma Program Lead Coordinator to provide clinical and administrative leadership for the pediatric trauma program at UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center, Worcester.

This on-site, full-time role guides a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality pediatric trauma care and advance quality, safety, education, and performance improvement initiatives.