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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
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