Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Advanced Therapeutics
About The Position
UMass Memorial Health is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join its Advanced Therapeutics Program. This fully remote, 40-hour-per-week role provides telehealth care for patients with obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic conditions. The provider will manage advanced medication therapies, monitor outcomes, and help develop care pathways in an evolving program. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant provider experience and an interest in virtual care, care-model development, and chronic medication management. The role offers clinical autonomy and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, and behavioral health specialists. Providers also support medication access, use patient data to optimize care, and contribute to workflow improvement and quality initiatives. Applicants must reside in an approved state: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, or Florida.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts NP or PA licensure and a master's degree.
- Certification from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- BLS and ACLS certification.
- At least 2 years of APP experience managing chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, or cardiometabolic disease.
- Experience prescribing and managing advanced therapeutics, including GLP-1s, SGLT2 inhibitors, PCSK9 inhibitors, or weight management medications.
- Comfort working in a fully virtual care environment.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Must reside in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, or Florida.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Epic EMR.
- Experience in telehealth or digital health environments.
- Interest in population health, preventive care, and value-based care models.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive telehealth visits for patients with obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic conditions.
- Initiate and manage advanced therapeutics, including GLP-1s, dual incretin therapies, oral weight management agents, SGLT2 inhibitors, and PCSK9 inhibitors.
- Monitor laboratory results, adjust medications, and ensure safe and effective treatment plans.
- Educate and empower patients on lifestyle modification, disease management, and medication adherence.
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
- Support patient medication access through prior authorizations and adherence strategies.
- Use analytics and patient data to track outcomes and optimize care plans.
- Contribute to program development, workflow optimization, and quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off.
- Student Loan Education Assistance Program.
- Practice allowance and CME time.
- Hospital liability insurance.
- Retirement plans including pension and 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
