Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine

Location: Worcester, MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus
Department: Department of Medicine
Specialty: Metabolic Weight Loss / Obesity Medicine
Schedule: Full-time (40-hours), 8 clinical sessions per week: 6 in-person clinical sessions, 2 virtual/remote clinical sessions, and 2 administrative sessions that may be completed remotely or in person

UMass Memorial Health, the leading health and wellness system in Central Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Metabolic Weight Loss team at UMass Memorial Medical Center. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative, supportive team providing comprehensive obesity care to adolescent and adult patients ages 12 and older.

This is a mixed adolescent and adult practice, and we are specifically seeking an APP with clinical experience caring for both adolescents (age 12+) and adults affected by obesity. 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, and longitudinal care.

This position offers an excellent work-life balance, a highly supportive team environment, and significant opportunities for professional growth as the Metabolic Weight Loss program continues to expand.

Key Highlights

• 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 your clinical expertise and contribute to the 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
Required:

• 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

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs

• 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

Join Us

If you re looking to grow your career in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, while enjoying a flexible schedule, strong work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading academic health system.

For questions, please contact:
Jessica Merlo, Sr. Provider Recruiter at Jessica.Merlo@umassmemorial.org.