Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Metabolic Weight Loss

UMass Memorial Health

• $119K — $152K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
  • Current NP or PA certification
  • Eligibility for Massachusetts licensure
  • Clinical experience in a medical, endocrinology, or obesity medicine practice
  • Experience caring for both adolescents age 12 and older and adults
  • Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide obesity medicine care to patients aged 12 and older
  • Evaluate and manage patients affected by obesity through individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care
  • Participate in remote clinical sessions and fulfill administrative responsibilities
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of obesity medicine services

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
Full Job Description
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Hiring Range:
$119,912.00 - $152,131.20
(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Location: Worcester, MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
Department: Department of Medicine
Specialty: Metabolic Weight Loss / Obesity Medicine
Schedule: Full-time (40-hours), 8 clinical sessions per week: 6 in-person clinical sessions, 2 virtual/remote clinical sessions, and 2 administrative sessions that may be completed remotely or in person

UMass Memorial Health, the leading health and wellness system in Central Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Metabolic Weight Loss team at UMass Memorial Medical Center. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative, supportive team providing comprehensive obesity care to adolescent and adult patients ages 12 and older.

This is a mixed adolescent and adult practice, and we are specifically seeking an APP with clinical experience caring for both adolescents (age 12+) and adults affected by obesity. The APP will work alongside three physicians, an obesity medicine fellow, and two other APPs in a team-based environment focused on evidence-based, compassionate, and longitudinal care.

This position offers an excellent work-life balance, a highly supportive team environment, and significant opportunities for professional growth as the Metabolic Weight Loss program continues to expand.

Key Highlights

  • Mixed Adolescent & Adult Practice: Provide obesity medicine care to patients ages 12 and older, including both adolescents and adults
  • Collaborative Team: Work alongside 3 physicians, 1 obesity medicine fellow, and 2 experienced APPs
  • Comprehensive Obesity Care: Evaluate and manage patients affected by obesity through individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and longitudinal follow-up
  • Excellent Work-Life Balance: Flexible practice structure with dedicated administrative time and remote clinical sessions
  • Growth Opportunities: Join a growing program with opportunities to expand your clinical expertise and contribute to the continued development of metabolic and obesity medicine services
  • Supportive Environment: Work within a collegial, multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Academic Environment: Practice within a leading academic health system with access to specialists, clinical resources, and educational opportunities
  • Technology: Epic electronic medical record system


Qualifications
Required:

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
  • Current NP or PA certification
  • Eligibility for Massachusetts licensure
  • Clinical experience in a medical, endocrinology, or obesity medicine practice
  • Experience caring for both adolescents age 12 and older and adults
  • Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills


Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs

  • 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


Join Us

If you're looking to grow your career in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, while enjoying a flexible schedule, strong work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading academic health system.

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