U Mass Memorial Health
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Surgical Specialty-UMass
U Mass Memorial Health, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609
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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.Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Surgical Specialty-UMassAdvanced Practice Provider (APP) opportunity to join the Department of General Surgery at UMass Memorial Health. This is a full-time position, consisting of 40 hours per week. Shifts are 8 hours Monday-Friday, no call duty or weekend shifts.Position Summary:Conducts comprehensive health assessments, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the diagnosis and treatment. Formulates clinical decisions to manage acute and chronic illnesses and promote wellness. Integrates education, research and management, leadership and consultation into clinical role and functions in collegial relationships with nursing peers, physicians, professionals, and others who influence the health care environment. Provides health care in accordance with standards of practice as delineated by state practice guidelines and national board certification organizations.The qualified individual will conduct comprehensive health assessments, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and skill in the outpatient work up, diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of breast disease including breast cancer primarily but also some other cancers cared for by division faculty in the post op and surveillance settings.Major Responsibilities:Provides diagnostic and assessment services. Secures a health history from patient and/or family, records findings, and evaluates them. Performs a complete in-depth physical examination. Orders/performs pertinent diagnostic tests based on age and history.
Analyzes data collected to determine health status and identify differential diagnoses based on history, physical exam, and clinical findings.
Partners with physicians regarding proposed plan of care. Formulates this plan of care with the patient.
Manages therapeutic regime as outlined by established protocols for patients with acute illnesses. (Protocols are guidelines concerning patient care that are established between the physician and nurse practitioner. The guidelines outline subjective and objective findings, treatment plan and follow-up). Reassesses and modifies plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals. Confers with physician for clinical direction as outlined by protocols.
Documents patient care outcomes to determine effectiveness of plan of care. Communicates outcomes with physician.
Qualifications:Massachusetts Medical license
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
BLS & NRP certification
Our BenefitsTuition & Loan Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
Matching 401K and Pension Plan
Flexible scheduling with paid time off
CME Time and Practice Allowance
Top Tier Medical Insurance (Health/Dental/Vision)
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.
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.Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Surgical Specialty-UMassAdvanced Practice Provider (APP) opportunity to join the Department of General Surgery at UMass Memorial Health. This is a full-time position, consisting of 40 hours per week. Shifts are 8 hours Monday-Friday, no call duty or weekend shifts.Position Summary:Conducts comprehensive health assessments, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill in the diagnosis and treatment. Formulates clinical decisions to manage acute and chronic illnesses and promote wellness. Integrates education, research and management, leadership and consultation into clinical role and functions in collegial relationships with nursing peers, physicians, professionals, and others who influence the health care environment. Provides health care in accordance with standards of practice as delineated by state practice guidelines and national board certification organizations.The qualified individual will conduct comprehensive health assessments, demonstrating a high level of autonomy and skill in the outpatient work up, diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of breast disease including breast cancer primarily but also some other cancers cared for by division faculty in the post op and surveillance settings.Major Responsibilities:Provides diagnostic and assessment services. Secures a health history from patient and/or family, records findings, and evaluates them. Performs a complete in-depth physical examination. Orders/performs pertinent diagnostic tests based on age and history.
Analyzes data collected to determine health status and identify differential diagnoses based on history, physical exam, and clinical findings.
Partners with physicians regarding proposed plan of care. Formulates this plan of care with the patient.
Manages therapeutic regime as outlined by established protocols for patients with acute illnesses. (Protocols are guidelines concerning patient care that are established between the physician and nurse practitioner. The guidelines outline subjective and objective findings, treatment plan and follow-up). Reassesses and modifies plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals. Confers with physician for clinical direction as outlined by protocols.
Documents patient care outcomes to determine effectiveness of plan of care. Communicates outcomes with physician.
Qualifications:Massachusetts Medical license
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
BLS & NRP certification
Our BenefitsTuition & Loan Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
Matching 401K and Pension Plan
Flexible scheduling with paid time off
CME Time and Practice Allowance
Top Tier Medical Insurance (Health/Dental/Vision)
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.