Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - General Neurology, Southbridge MA, Full Time

UMass Memorial Health•Southbridge, MA

7d•$119,912 - $152,131•Onsite

About The Position

UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its growing General Neurology team at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, Massachusetts. This full-time position provides comprehensive outpatient neurological care to a diverse patient population in a community hospital setting, with physician and APP support in a collaborative team. The role is suited to an experienced APP or a highly motivated NP/PA interested in Neurology. Prior neurology experience is preferred but not required for highly qualified candidates with relevant clinical experience. The clinician will assess and manage a broad range of neurological conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and coordinate care with neurologists, primary care providers, and other specialists. There is an opportunity to develop a clinical focus or subspecialty interest, such as stroke/neurovascular neurology, headache medicine, epilepsy, cognitive/behavioral neurology, neuromuscular medicine, or movement disorders. The team also collaborates with specialists across UMass Memorial Health when patients need additional expertise or advanced care. The position uses Epic EMR and other clinical technology platforms and participates in quality improvement and departmental initiatives. UMass Memorial Medical Group offers opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and development within an integrated health system while retaining the benefits of a community-based hospital environment. The stated hiring range is $119,912.00–$152,131.20 based on a 40-hour-per-week full-time schedule; final compensation varies based on scheduled hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
Eligible for or currently holding a Massachusetts license, with national certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA, as applicable).
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

Previous Neurology experience is preferred, but not required for highly qualified candidates with relevant clinical experience.
Demonstrated interest in Neurology or a Neurology subspecialty is strongly preferred.
Experience or interest in stroke/neurovascular neurology, headache medicine, epilepsy, cognitive/behavioral neurology, neuromuscular medicine, movement disorders, or another Neurology subspecialty.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive neurological histories and physical examinations.
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with a variety of neurological conditions.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
Order, review, and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing.
Provide patients and families with education regarding neurological diagnoses, treatment, and prevention.
Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, and communication with other members of the healthcare team.
Collaborate closely with neurologists, APPs, primary care providers, and other specialists.
Participate in quality improvement and departmental initiatives.
Support the growth and development of Neurology services within the Harrington Hospital community.