Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - General Neurology, Southbridge MA, Full Time

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Hiring Range

$119,912.00 - $152,131.20

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary 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.

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Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts

Facility: UMass Memorial Health – Harrington Hospital

Department: Neurology

Specialty: General Neurology

Schedule: Full-Time

UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Neurology team at Harrington Hospital. Our competitive compensation and benefits package places us as your top choice in the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced APP or a highly motivated NP/PA with an interest in Neurology to join a collaborative team and provide comprehensive care to patients in a community hospital setting. Neurology subspecialty experience is a plus, including stroke/neurovascular neurology, headache medicine, epilepsy, cognitive/behavioral neurology, neuromuscular medicine, movement disorders, or other areas of interest.

Key Highlights

• Join a collaborative Neurology team with physician and APP support within Harrington Hospital.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient general neurology care to a diverse patient population.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with a broad range of neurological conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care with neurologists, primary care providers, and other specialists.
• Opportunity to develop a clinical focus or subspecialty interest based on your experience and career goals.
• Candidates with experience in stroke, headache, epilepsy, cognitive/behavioral neurology, neuromuscular medicine, movement disorders, or other neurology subspecialties are encouraged to apply.
• Collaborate with specialists throughout UMass Memorial Health when patients require additional expertise or advanced care.
• Utilize Epic EMR and other advanced clinical technology platforms.
• Practice within an integrated health system while maintaining the benefits of a community-based hospital environment.
• Opportunity for professional growth, continuing education, and development within UMass Memorial Medical Group.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive neurological histories and physical examinations.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with a variety of neurological conditions.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Order, review, and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing.
• Provide patient and family education regarding neurological diagnoses, treatment, and prevention.
• Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, and communication with other members of the healthcare team.
• Collaborate closely with neurologists, APPs, primary care providers, and other specialists.
• Participate in quality improvement and departmental initiatives.
• Support the growth and development of Neurology services within the Harrington Hospital community.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program .
• Eligible or current Massachusetts license, with national certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA, as applicable).
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.
• Previous Neurology experience is preferred but not required for highly qualified candidates with relevant clinical experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• A demonstrated interest in Neurology or a Neurology subspecialty is strongly preferred.

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off (vacation/CME) with 11 paid holidays
• Practice/CME allowance
• Pension plan with additional retirement options available
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement benefit
• Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs
• PSLF Tuition Forgiveness eligible
• Concierge services for relocation
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program
• Visit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organization.

Qualified candidates may contact Shane Cox , Provider Recruiter, at shane.cox@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.

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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.

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