Renal Medicine – Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Worcester, MA
About The Position
The Division of Renal Medicine/Nephrology at UMass Memorial Medical Center is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their collaborative and growing team in Worcester, Massachusetts. As part of a nationally recognized academic health system, the role involves working alongside expert nephrologists and interdisciplinary care teams to provide comprehensive care for patients across the continuum of kidney disease. This role offers a unique blend of outpatient and inpatient responsibilities, including nephrology clinic, ESRD management, dialysis rounding, and care coordination with rehabilitation facilities. The division is committed to advancing patient care, education, and research while developing innovative models of care for individuals with complex renal conditions.
Requirements
- A Masters degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
- Eligible or current Massachusetts license, with national certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA, as applicable)
- Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.
Nice To Haves
- 3-5 years of APP level experience
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with a nephrology team consisting of 4-6 physicians.
- Provide a diverse clinical practice with a mix of outpatient nephrology, inpatient ESRD management, and dialysis care.
- Participate in 2-3 outpatient clinic sessions per week caring for patients with chronic kidney disease and related conditions.
- Share inpatient ESRD service coverage with a team of APP colleagues.
- Round at outpatient dialysis centers and collaborate closely with dialysis staff and community providers.
- Provide consultative services at rehabilitation facilities with on-site dialysis programs.
- Work within a nationally recognized academic medical center committed to clinical excellence and innovation.
- Utilize Epic EMR and integrated technology platforms that support coordinated, efficient patient care.
- Collaborate with specialists in Diabetes, Palliative Care, Urology, and other disciplines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off with 11 paid holidays
- Practice/CME allowance
- Pension plan with additional retirement options available
- Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs
- Tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness support, and PSLF‑eligible employment
- Concierge services for relocation
- Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
