Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Rheumatology (Leominster)

UMass Memorial Health Leominster, MA 01453, US

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Hiring Range:

$119,912.00 - $152,131.20

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

UMass Memorial Health, the leading health and wellness provider in Central Massachusetts and the region’s largest healthcare system, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Division of Rheumatology at our HealthAlliance campus in Leominster. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative, patient-centered team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions.

Position Overview:
As an Advanced Practice Provider in Rheumatology, you will work closely with a team of experienced rheumatologists to provide comprehensive outpatient care. This role focuses on the evaluation and management of patients with a range of rheumatic conditions, with a particular emphasis on osteoarthritis.

You will practice in a supportive, team-oriented environment that values mentorship, professional growth, and clinical excellence. The position is 100% outpatient and offers a consistent weekday schedule.

Major responsibilities:

Duties would include seeing new and established patients with rheumatic conditions including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis/bursitis, osteoporosis, and fibromyalgia, with a primary focus on osteoarthritis.
Perform comprehensive assessments, order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies, and develop treatment plans
Communicate effectively with patients regarding treatment plans, follow-up care, and education
There will be opportunities to work with leaders in the field of Rheumatology and to attend educational activities within the division and through the American College of Rheumatology.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current NP or PA certification
Massachusetts NP or PA license (or eligibility)
Experience in rheumatology, internal medicine, or ambulatory care preferred, but not required
New graduates with a strong interest in rheumatology are encouraged to apply
Commitment to a collaborative, team-based approach to care
Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills

Our Benefits:

Comprehensive Health Plans
Generous Paid Time Off
401(k) and Pension Plan
CME Time and Practice Allowance
Student Loan Education Assistance Program
Malpractice Coverage

Join Us:

Join a growing Division of Rheumatology and make a meaningful impact caring for patients across Central Massachusetts. You will have opportunities to work alongside leaders in the field of musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases and participate in ongoing educational activities within the division and through the American College of Rheumatology.

Be part of a supportive environment that prioritizes high-quality care, professional development, and work-life balance.

For questions or to apply, please contact Jessica Merlo, Provider Recruiter, at Jessica.Merlo@umassmemorial.org.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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