Advanced Practice Provider Manager, Outpatient Cardiology

Location: Worcester, MA | Facility: UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus | Department: Department of Medicine | Specialty: Cardiology (Outpatient) | Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

About the role

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as Outpatient Cardiology APP Manager at UMass Memorial Medical Center. This blended clinical and administrative position combines direct patient care (approximately 60% of time) with clinical leadership, staff development, and operational management (approximately 40%) within a growing, collaborative cardiovascular team. The role reports to the Director of Cardiology Service and Advanced Practice Providers and works closely with physician and administrative leadership to oversee provider scheduling, develop clinical protocols, support quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the continued growth and development of outpatient cardiology services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the outpatient cardiology setting (approximately 60% of time)
• Oversee provider scheduling, support staff development, coordinate clinical coverage, and promote effective teamwork across the outpatient cardiology service
• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical guidelines, care algorithms, and protocols to support consistent, high-quality patient care
• 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 the continued growth of outpatient cardiology services

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 annually (based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week). Final offer varies 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.