Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Ophthalmology Clinic -Worcester, MA

$119,912 - $152,131.20 / year

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$119,912.00 - $152,131.20

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Location: Worcester, MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Health
Department: Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Specialty: Ophthalmology APP (Physician Assistant)
Schedule: Full Time

The Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing team. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative group of ophthalmologists and clinical staff dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered eye care across a broad spectrum of ophthalmic conditions.

The APP will play an integral role in supporting outpatient clinical operations, enhancing patient access, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality ophthalmic care in a fast-paced academic healthcare environment.

Key Highlights

Join a growing ophthalmology practice within Central Massachusetts' largest health system
Work alongside experienced ophthalmologists, optometrists, and dedicated clinical staff
Opportunity to develop specialized ophthalmology expertise and procedural skills
Advanced technology and integrated Epic EMR platform
Robust operational and clinical support infrastructure
Opportunity to participate in quality improvement, research, and educational initiatives
Patient-centered culture focused on delivering exceptional eye care

Responsibilities

Conduct patient evaluations and obtain comprehensive medical histories
Perform ophthalmic examinations and assessments under established protocols
Perform intravenous fluorescein angiography (IVFA), including venipuncture, and contrast dye administration
Assist with medication refills and patient triage
Order and interpret diagnostic testing as appropriate
Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
Massachusetts Medical License with national certification (NCCPA), DEA and CSR
Prior ophthalmology experience preferred but not required (to be determined by department)

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Values and Needs

Retirement plans including pension plan and 401-k
Comprehensive tuition reimbursement benefit
Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs
Hospital liability insurance
Relocation assistance, if applicable
Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program

Visit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organization

Qualified candidates may contact Carmen Sanderson, Provider Recruiter, at Carmen.Sanderson@umassmemorial.org.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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