Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Metabolic Weight Loss
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 growing Metabolic Weight Loss team at UMass Memorial Medical Center — University Campus, Department of Medicine, Specialty: Metabolic Weight Loss / Obesity Medicine, located in Worcester, MA. The role provides comprehensive obesity care to adolescent and adult patients ages 12 and older within a mixed adolescent and adult practice. 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, longitudinal care. This position offers excellent work‑life balance, a supportive team environment, and significant opportunities for professional growth as the program expands.
Responsibilities
- 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 clinical expertise and contribute to 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
- 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
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