Advanced Practice Provider Manager, Inpatient Cardiology

About the role

UMass Memorial Health, the leading health and wellness system in Central Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as Inpatient Cardiology APP Manager at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, MA. This blended clinical and administrative position reports to the Director of Cardiology Service and Advanced Practice Providers and involves approximately 60% direct patient care and 40% administrative, operational, and leadership responsibilities. The role includes coordinating inpatient clinical services, supporting APP performance, overseeing provider scheduling, developing clinical protocols, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and contributing to the growth of inpatient cardiology services within a collaborative cardiovascular team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient patient management including assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, care coordination, and evaluation of clinical outcomes
• Oversee provider scheduling, support staff development, coordinate clinical coverage, and promote effective teamwork across the inpatient cardiology service
• Evaluate clinical outcomes, identify opportunities for quality improvement and risk reduction, and support research initiatives relevant to the patient population
• Partner with cardiologists, APPs, nurses, nurse managers, pharmacists, trainees, and other clinical professionals to optimize care coordination and patient outcomes
• Collaborate with physician and administrative leadership on strategic planning, operational performance, and continued growth of inpatient cardiology services
• Develop clinical protocols and support quality improvement initiatives
• Practice within a leading academic health system with access to multidisciplinary expertise, advanced resources, and opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing or graduate degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Current Massachusetts licensure and certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, including controlled substance authorization
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience
• Minimum of two additional years of experience in a management, leadership, or clinical education role preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to foster collaboration, support staff development, and promote high standards of clinical practice

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Weekly pay
• 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

Pay

Hiring range $116,958.40 – $210,516.80 based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week. 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.

Schedule

Full-time: 40 hours per week.