Renal Medicine - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Worcester, MA

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

CME allowance

Pension plan

Relocation support

Student loan forgiveness

Wellness program

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Renal Medicine/Nephrology team in Worcester, Massachusetts. The role blends outpatient nephrology with inpatient ESRD management, dialysis rounding, and care coordination across rehabilitation facilities, with support from a large academic health system.

You will work with a nephrology team to deliver comprehensive kidney care and participate in innovative models of care, education, and

Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited PA/NP program is required.
• Eligible or current Massachusetts license, with national certification.
• Massachusetts CDS and DEA registrations required.
• Preferred: 3–5 years APP experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in a nephrology clinic with outpatient and inpatient responsibilities, including ESRD management, dialysis rounding, and care coordination with rehabilitation facilities.
• Collaborate with nephrologists and interdisciplinary teams to advance patient care, education, and research within a nationally recognized academic medical center.
• Maintain use of Epic EMR and integrated technology for coordinated, efficient patient care.
• Share inpatient ESRD coverage with APP colleagues and participate in weekend dialysis coverage as needed.

Education

Masters degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Massachusetts license, national certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA, as applicable)

Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Registration

Job description

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: Worcester, MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Health - Medical Center
Department: Medicine
Specialty: Renal Medicine
Schedule: Full Time

The Division of Renal Medicine/Nephrology at UMass Memorial Medical Center is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our collaborative and growing team in Worcester, Massachusetts.

As part of a nationally recognized academic health system, you will work alongside expert nephrologists and interdisciplinary care teams to provide comprehensive care for patients across the continuum of kidney disease. This role offers a unique blend of outpatient and inpatient responsibilities, including nephrology clinic, ESRD management, dialysis rounding, and care coordination with rehabilitation facilities. Our division is committed to advancing patient care, education, and research while developing innovative models of care for individuals with complex renal conditions.

Key Highlights

• Work collaboratively with a nephrology team consisting of 4-6 physicians.
• Diverse clinical practice with a mix of outpatient nephrology, inpatient ESRD management, and dialysis care.
• Participate in 2-3 outpatient clinic sessions per week caring for patients with chronic kidney disease and related conditions.
• Shared inpatient ESRD service coverage with a team of APP colleagues.
• Round at outpatient dialysis centers and collaborate closely with dialysis staff and community providers.
• Provide consultative services at rehabilitation facilities with on-site dialysis programs.
• Work within a nationally recognized academic medical center committed to clinical excellence and innovation.
• Utilize Epic EMR and integrated technology platforms that support coordinated, efficient patient care.
• Strong collaboration with specialists in Diabetes, Palliative Care, Urology, and other disciplines.
• Predictable weekday schedule with shared Saturday ESRD coverage every 4-5 weekends.

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)
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.
• Preferred: 3-5 years of APP level experience

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Values and Needs.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off with 11 paid holidays
• 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 PSLFeligible employment
• Concierge services for relocation
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

Visit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organization

Qualified candidates may contact Britt Kosiba, 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.

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