Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Interventional Pulmonary

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 Medical Center is seeking a skilled and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support the Interventional Pulmonary (IP) service. This role involves managing IP clinics, assisting IP providers across outpatient, inpatient, Lung and Allergy Bronch Suite, and OR settings, and performing select minor procedures independently after additional training. The APP will contribute to high-quality patient care through clinical expertise, procedural support, and effective patient communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive clinical support to Interventional Pulmonary providers during outpatient clinics, inpatient care, procedural suites, and operating room settings.

• Respond to and manage patient calls for IP providers, addressing clinical concerns and coordinating follow-up care as necessary.

• Assist providers directly during IP procedures, ensuring smooth workflow and patient safety.

• Independently perform minor procedures such as thoracentesis after completing required training and credentialing.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and ensure continuity of care.

• Document patient encounters, procedures, and communications in compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education related to Interventional Pulmonary care.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with certification and Master's degree

• Current Massachusetts NP or PA license

• If prescribing medications is included in clinical duties and privileges, Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required

• Experience in pulmonary, critical care, or related specialties preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Academic Excellence: Work within an esteemed academic medical center dedicated to teaching, research, and patient care.

• Collaborative Environment: Join a multidisciplinary team of experts focused on delivering cutting-edge care.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development through ongoing education and leadership initiatives.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, generous benefits package including student loan education assistance program, pension plan, practice allowance and CME time.

Work Schedule:

• Three 10-hour day shifts per week.

How to Apply:

Should you have any questions regarding the position or issues submitting an application through Workday, please feel free to reach out to: Jessica Merlo, Provider Recruiter - 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.