UMass Memorial Health Care
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Rheumatology
UMass Memorial Health Care, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01601
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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 16,000 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.
The Division of Rheumatology at UMass Memorial Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to become part of our expanding team. Our division is comprised of 13 Attending Physicians, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 2 Physician Assistants, and 4 fellows, all working together to provide exceptional care. We welcome you to apply and contribute to our mission!
Major responsibilities:
* Duties would include seeing new and established patients with rheumatic conditions including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis/bursitis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia, with a primary focus on osteoarthritis.
* The provider will evaluate patients, order pertinent laboratories and diagnostic studies, give intra-articular injections, formulate treatment plans, and work collaboratively with the division's physicians.
* Assist the physicians in ordering monitoring laboratories, infusions, and communicating with patients.
* There will be opportunities to work with leaders in the field of musculoskeletal and autoimmune disorders, and to attend regular educational activities within the division and through the American College of Rheumatology.
Additional Details:
* Full-time position (6 four-hour clinic sessions per week and 2 sessions supporting Osteoarthritis research).
* Hospital-based outpatient clinic primarily at the newly renovated Rheumatology Center at our Memorial campus in Worcester. Clinics at other sites may be included.
* Academic Setting
* No call or weekend coverage
Our Benefits:
* Comprehensive Health Plans
* Generous Paid Time Off
* 401(k) and Pension Plan
* CME Time and Practice Allowance
* Student Loan Education Assistance Program
* Malpractice Coverage
Position Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree and Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
* Current NP or PA Massachusetts license
* If prescribing medications is included in clinical duties and privileges, Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.
Although previous Rheumatology experience is preferred, we would be willing to train qualified candidates. Previous experience in an ambulatory clinic is preferred.
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 talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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 16,000 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.
The Division of Rheumatology at UMass Memorial Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to become part of our expanding team. Our division is comprised of 13 Attending Physicians, 2 Nurse Practitioners, 2 Physician Assistants, and 4 fellows, all working together to provide exceptional care. We welcome you to apply and contribute to our mission!
Major responsibilities:
* Duties would include seeing new and established patients with rheumatic conditions including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis/bursitis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia, with a primary focus on osteoarthritis.
* The provider will evaluate patients, order pertinent laboratories and diagnostic studies, give intra-articular injections, formulate treatment plans, and work collaboratively with the division's physicians.
* Assist the physicians in ordering monitoring laboratories, infusions, and communicating with patients.
* There will be opportunities to work with leaders in the field of musculoskeletal and autoimmune disorders, and to attend regular educational activities within the division and through the American College of Rheumatology.
Additional Details:
* Full-time position (6 four-hour clinic sessions per week and 2 sessions supporting Osteoarthritis research).
* Hospital-based outpatient clinic primarily at the newly renovated Rheumatology Center at our Memorial campus in Worcester. Clinics at other sites may be included.
* Academic Setting
* No call or weekend coverage
Our Benefits:
* Comprehensive Health Plans
* Generous Paid Time Off
* 401(k) and Pension Plan
* CME Time and Practice Allowance
* Student Loan Education Assistance Program
* Malpractice Coverage
Position Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree and Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
* Current NP or PA Massachusetts license
* If prescribing medications is included in clinical duties and privileges, Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.
Although previous Rheumatology experience is preferred, we would be willing to train qualified candidates. Previous experience in an ambulatory clinic is preferred.
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 talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.