Advanced Practice Provider Manager, Inpatient Cardiology

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Hiring Range:

(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: Worcester, MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus
Department: Department of Medicine
Specialty: Cardiology (Inpatient)
Schedule: Full-time: 40 hours

UMass Memorial Health, the leading health and wellness system in Central Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as Inpatient Cardiology APP Manager at UMass Memorial Medical Center. This is an exciting opportunity to combine direct patient care with clinical leadership, staff development, and operational management within a growing, collaborative cardiovascular team.

As the Inpatient Cardiology APP Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating inpatient clinical services, supporting APP performance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care. In this blended clinical and administrative position, you will report to the Director of Cardiology Service and Advanced Practice Providers and work closely with physician and administrative leadership to oversee provider scheduling, develop clinical protocols, support quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the continued growth and development of inpatient cardiology services.

Key Highlights

• Blended Clinical and Leadership Role: Dedicate approximately 60% of your time to direct patient care and 40% to administrative, operational, and leadership responsibilities.
• APP Leadership: Oversee provider scheduling, support staff development, coordinate clinical coverage, and promote effective teamwork across the inpatient cardiology service.
• Inpatient Clinical Practice: Provide direct patient management in the hospital setting, including patient assessment, diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, care coordination, and evaluation of clinical outcomes.
• Quality and Patient Safety: Evaluate clinical outcomes, identify opportunities for quality improvement and risk reduction, and support research initiatives relevant to the patient population.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with cardiologists, APPs, nurses, nurse managers, pharmacists, trainees, and other clinical professionals to optimize care coordination and patient outcomes.
• Service Line Development: Collaborate with physician and administrative leadership on strategic planning, operational performance, and the continued growth of inpatient cardiology services.
• Academic Environment: Practice within a leading academic health system with access to multidisciplinary expertise, advanced resources, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in Nursing or graduate degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current Massachusetts licensure and certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, including controlled substance authorization.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience.
• Minimum of two additional years of experience in a management, leadership, or clinical education role preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to foster collaboration, support staff development, and promote high standards of clinical practice.

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Weekly pay
• 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 are an experienced cardiology APP looking to expand your leadership impact while continuing to provide direct patient care, we encourage you to apply. Join UMass Memorial Health and help advance inpatient cardiovascular care through clinical excellence, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to exceptional patient outcomes.

For questions, please contact:
Jessica Merlo, Sr. 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.

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