Synergy Service Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Uxbridge, MA

Umass-Memorial-Health-; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO 11 holidays

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

Loan forgiveness

Retirement options

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health, located in Uxbridge, MA, seeks an APP/PA to join the interdisciplinary Tri River Family Health Center, focusing on ambulatory care for patients with complex pain and addiction needs. The role involves collaboration with clinicians and direct patient management.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in PA/NP, MA licensure, and eligibility for national certification, with experience in substance use and pain management.

Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited PA/NP program.
• Massachusetts license and national certification.
• Massachusetts DEA registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambulatory care for patients with pain and addiction.
• Collaborate with clinicians to coordinate care.
• Support multimodal, evidence-based treatment approaches.

Skills

Substance use care

Chronic pain management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Buprenorphine management

Vivitrol/Sublocade administration

Education

Master's degree (PA/NP)

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.Hiring Range:$119,912.00 - $152,131.20Please 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 CaregiverAt 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: Uxbridge, MAFacility: UMass Memorial HealthDepartment: Tri River Family Health CenterSchedule: Full timeThe UMass Synergy Service is an interdisciplinary ambulatory consultation service focused on the care of patients with complex needs related to pain, substance use, and addiction. We work in partnership with primary care clinicians and other outpatient providers, combining direct patient care with clinical guidance, care coordination, and practical support for the clinicians who know their patients best.Our philosophy is that caring for patients with complex pain and addiction requires a team. Rather than replacing the patient's existing care team, Synergy works alongside outpatient clinicians, helping them develop the clinical tools, practical strategies, and confidence needed to navigate challenging situations and provide thoughtful, evidence-based care.Synergy serves patients across the lifespan, from pediatric through geriatric populations. We value a multimodal and individualized approach to care, incorporating pharmacologic, behavioral, rehabilitative, and complementary treatment strategies when appropriate.Key Highlights:We are looking for an APP who is collaborative, curious, flexible, and comfortable caring for patients whose needs may not fit neatly into traditional clinical categories. The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team and will be interested in helping build and shape an evolving ambulatory service.Particular qualities and interests include:Experience caring for patients with substance use disorders.Interest in developing expertise in the management of acute and chronic pain, including buprenorphine and other aspects of opioid management.A willingness to approach complex clinical situations thoughtfully and creatively.Enthusiasm for working within an interdisciplinary team to care for patients with substance use disorders, chronic pain, or both.Interest in learning about multimodal and complementary approaches to pain management, including modalities such as acupuncture and osteopathic manipulative treatment.Comfort with, or willingness to develop comfort with, administration of long-acting injectable medications used in addiction treatment, including Vivitrol and Sublocade.A commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and to reducing stigma surrounding pain, substance use, and addiction.Because Synergy is a developing service, we particularly value candidates who are adaptable, interested in learning, and excited about helping create new approaches to ambulatory pain and addiction care.Qualifications:A Masters degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner programEligible or current Massachusetts license, with national certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA, as applicable)Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Values and Needs.Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverageGenerous paid time off with 11 paid holidaysPractice/CME allowancePension plan with additional retirement options availablePaid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programsTuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‑eligible employmentConcierge services for relocationOrganization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness ProgramVisit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organizationQualified candidates may contact Kimberyl Levasseur, Provider Recruiter, at [e-mail] or 508-688-4543All 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.