Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Worcester, MA 01604

Specialty Emergency Medicine
Profession Physician Assistant

Hiring Range: $127,000 - $160,000
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Emergency Medicine

Full-Time Available

UMass Memorial Medical Group is seeking a motivated and patient-centered Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Emergency Medicine Department. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a fast-paced, collaborative environment within the premier health system of Central Massachusetts.

About the Emergency Medicine Department

UMass Memorial Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center with a high-acuity Emergency Department offering comprehensive emergency care to a diverse patient population. In addition to providing care at this primary location, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) also support the Emergency Departments across our system, including Memorial, Marlboro, Clinton, Leominster EDs, and Leominster Urgent Care Center. APPs collaborate with skilled emergency medicine physicians, residents, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

Position Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients presenting to the Emergency Department
  • Perform medical screenings, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate treatment plans
  • Perform procedures consistent with training and scope of practice
  • Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine physicians and multidisciplinary team members
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental education
  • Document care accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record

Schedule

  • Variable shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
  • National certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA, as applicable)
  • Eligible for Massachusetts licensure
  • Prior Emergency Medicine experience preferred, but new graduates with strong EM interest are encouraged to apply
  • Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills
  • Must be able to work with pediatric patients

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability)
  • Generous paid time off
  • CME allowance and paid CME time
  • Retirement and pension options
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Supportive onboarding and training environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and education

Why UMass Memorial Health

  • Affiliation with UMass Chan Medical School, enhancing clinical practice through academic partnership and shared expertise
  • Work within the largest healthcare system in Central Massachusetts
  • Collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on patient care and innovation
  • Diverse and complex patient population

Interested in learning more?
Apply today or contact Krystal Vincent, Provider Recruiter, to discuss this opportunity and next steps.