Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Neuro Interventional Radiology - Worcester, MA
About The Position
The Department of Neurointerventional Radiology at UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their growing team. This APP position will focus on caring for Neuro-Interventional radiology patients in the inpatient and outpatient practice setting. The APP is responsible for helping to care for patients diagnosed with brain aneurysms, subarachnoid hemorrhage and acute stroke in collaboration with physician colleagues. The APP will perform pre-procedure History and Physical Examinations, consultations and provide post procedure follow up visits in the practice setting. The APP will manage the patients post procedure in the inpatient setting as well as co-management of patients in the ICU; they will perform secondary prevention evaluations in the outpatient practice setting. The APP provides continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, the patient, and the patient's family. After training, The APP will perform minor procedures including lumbar punctures, suturing and first assisting as needed. The APP serves as a link, integrating relevant research and best practices for the highest quality care. This is a Mixed Shift position with < 25% night coverage and mix of inpatient and outpatient. There is a weekend rotation of Every 3rd weekend.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree and Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current Massachusetts license, issued by the Physician Assistant Board, and current NCCPA certification.
- A Master’s degree and graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.
- Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably ACNP/AGACNP Board Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Responsibilities
- Perform pre-procedure History and Physical Examinations, consultations and provide post procedure follow up visits in the practice setting.
- Manage patients post procedure in the inpatient setting as well as co-management of patients in the ICU.
- Perform secondary prevention evaluations in the outpatient practice setting.
- Provide continuity of patient care by facilitating and coordinating communication between the health care team, the patient, and the patient's family.
- Perform minor procedures including lumbar punctures, suturing and first assisting as needed (after training).
- Serve as a link, integrating relevant research and best practices for the highest quality care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off (vacation/CME) with 11 paid holidays
- Practice/CME allowance
- Pension plan with additional retirement options available
- Comprehensive tuition reimbursement benefit
- Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs
- PSLF Tuition Forgiveness eligible
- Concierge services for relocation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
