Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Neuro Interventional Radiology - Worcester, MA

C340 UMass Memorial Medical Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and view

Paid time off (vacation/CME) with 11?

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement benefit

Relocation concierge services

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Neurointerventional Radiology team. The role focuses on care for neuro-interventional patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, including pre/post procedure visits and ICU co-management.

The APP will perform history and physicals, pre-procedure consultations, post-procedure follow-ups, and coordinate care with physicians and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Massachusetts license and NCCPA certification.
• Master’s degree and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Preferably ACNP/AGACNP Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience required.
• Board Certification by ANCC or AANP.
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Registration are required.

Responsibilities

• Cares for Neuro-Interventional radiology patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform pre-procedure history and physicals, consultations and post-procedure follow ups.
• Co-manage ICU patients and provide continuity of patient care with the care team.
• Coordinate communication between health care team, patient and family.
• After training, perform minor procedures as needed and participate in research/best practices.

Skills

Acute Care / Critical Care experience

Board Certification ANCC/AANP

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduation from accredited Physician Assistant program

Master’s degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Hiring Range: $127,587.20 - $160,763.20. 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

Location: Worcester, MA Facility: UMass Memorial Health Department: Radiology Specialty: Neurointerventional Radiology Schedule: Full-Time

The Department

The Department of Neurointerventional Radiology at UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team. We welcome and support caregivers to join us in our relentless pursuit of healing.

Key Highlights:

• The Department: In the Division of Neurointerventional Radiology and the Integrated Cerebrovascular Program at UMass Memorial Medical Center, we provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art minimally invasive care to patients suffering from vascular diseases of the brain and spine, including aneurysms, malformations, and stroke. Our team includes world-renowned physicians, fellows and advanced practice providers.
• UMass Memorial Medical Center: University Campus is a level-1 Trauma Center and a certified comprehensive Stroke Center of Excellence to treat acute stroke and cerebral aneurysms
• Well-established team with three Neurointerventional Radiologists, two Fellows and six Advanced Practice Providers

The Position

This APP position will focus on caring for Neuro-Interventional radiology patients in the inpatient and outpatient practice setting. The APP is responsible for helping to care for patients diagnosed with brain aneurysms, subarachnoid hemorrhage and acute stroke in collaboration with physician colleagues.

The APP will perform pre-procedure History and Physical Examinations, consultations and provide post procedure follow up visits in the practice setting. The APP will manage the patients post procedure in the inpatient setting as well as co-management of patients in the ICU; they will perform secondary prevention evaluations in the outpatient practice setting. The APP provides continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, the patient, and the patient's family.

After training, The APP will perform minor procedures including lumbar punctures, suturing and first assisting as needed. The APP serves as a link, integrating relevant research and best practices for the highest quality care. This is a Mixed Shift position with < 25% night coverage and mix of inpatient and outpatient. There is a weekend rotation of Every 3rd weekend.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Massachusetts license, issued by the Physician Assistant Board, and current NCCPA certification.
• A Master’s degree and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Preferably ACNP/AGACNP Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience required.
• Board Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off (vacation/CME) with 11 paid holidays
• Practice/CME allowance
• Pension plan with additional retirement options available
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement benefit
• Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs
• PSLF Tuition Forgiveness eligible
• Concierge services for relocation
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

Qualified candidates may contact Shane Cox, Provider Recruiter, at [e-mail]

Diversity & Inclusion

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, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.