Advanced Practice Provider Manager, Structural Heart

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as Structural Heart APP Manager at UMass Memorial Medical Center’s University Campus in Worcester, Massachusetts. This blended clinical and administrative position combines approximately 60% direct patient care with 40% administrative, operational, and leadership responsibilities. The manager coordinates clinical services, supports APP development, and helps ensure high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. Reporting to the Director of Cardiology Service and Advanced Practice Providers, the manager collaborates with structural heart physicians and administrative leadership on provider scheduling, clinical protocols, quality improvement, and program development. The position works closely with APP colleagues, nursing staff, and other clinical partners to coordinate patient evaluation, procedural planning, follow-up care, and care transitions. The role is based in an academic health system with multidisciplinary expertise, advanced resources, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing or graduate degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
Current Massachusetts licensure and certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, including controlled substance authorization.
Minimum of five years of clinical experience.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to foster collaboration, support staff development, and promote high standards of clinical practice.

Nice To Haves

At least two additional years of experience in a management, leadership, or clinical education role.

Responsibilities

Coordinate provider scheduling and clinical services for the structural heart team.
Support APP development, staff development, clinical communication, and effective teamwork.
Develop and implement evidence-based clinical guidelines, care algorithms, and protocols.
Evaluate clinical outcomes and identify opportunities for quality improvement and risk reduction.
Support research initiatives relevant to the patient population.
Collaborate with structural heart physicians, APP colleagues, nursing staff, and other clinical partners to coordinate patient evaluation, procedural planning, follow-up care, and care transitions.
Partner with physician and administrative leadership on strategic planning, program growth, and advancement of structural heart services.
Provide direct patient care as part of a role that is approximately 60% clinical and 40% administrative, operational, and leadership work.