Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Heart Failure

Hiring Range $127,587.20 - $160,763.20. Final offer may vary within this range based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

About the role

UMass Memorial Health, the leading health and wellness system in Central Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Division of Cardiology, Heart Failure Program at UMass Memorial Medical Center. This is an opportunity to join an established and growing program, playing an integral role in the care of patients with complex and advanced cardiovascular disease. The APP will work alongside physician and APP leaders across pulmonary hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardiac transplant, and cardiac amyloidosis, with a lead role in formalizing and developing the Cardiac Amyloidosis Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care across pulmonary hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardiac transplant, and cardiac amyloidosis programs, with a leadership role in developing the Cardiac Amyloidosis Clinic.
• Evaluate, manage, and provide longitudinal follow-up for patients with complex heart failure and related conditions.
• Independently manage complex cardiovascular patients while collaborating closely with cardiologists, APPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other specialists.
• Contribute to the growth, development, and standardization of specialty clinic programs.
• Practice within a leading academic medical center with access to advanced subspecialty expertise, resources, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Utilize 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.
• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to practice autonomously while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred

• Previous APP experience in cardiology, heart failure, critical care, or a related specialty.
• Experience caring for patients with complex cardiovascular disease.
• Experience with or interest in pulmonary hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, cardiac amyloidosis, advanced heart failure, or cardiac transplantation.
• Interest or experience in clinical program development.

Schedule

4 ten-hour shifts. No weekends or holidays.

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.

Location

Worcester, MA – UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, Department of Medicine, Cardiology – Heart Failure.