Critical Care, Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Description

Introduction

Our commitment to the communities we serve never wavers. We use knowledge and innovation to create breakthrough medicine. To create jobs. To make life better for those we serve. We are leaders in the training of physicians and those who work in every facet of health care. We make outstanding care accessible for all, regardless of ability to pay. We stand for quality, compassion, dignity, opportunity, fairness and the relentless pursuit of healing.

About the Critical Care APP Team

Join a dynamic and highly skilled team of over 70 nurse practitioners and physician assistants who:

• Provide coverage across 8 adult ICUs

• Perform lifesaving procedures and manage complex conditions

• Practice at the top of their license with autonomy and collaboration

• Embrace education, mentorship, and continuous professional development

• Are essential and respected members of our interdisciplinary ICU care team

We value motivated, growth-oriented clinicians who thrive in a high-functioning and supportive environment.

Position Summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a committed and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our adult critical care team. In this role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, and deliver expert care with a high degree of autonomy. You will also engage in education, quality improvement, and leadership initiatives that support patient outcomes and team development.

• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests

• Conduct in-depth health histories and physical examinations

• Analyzes data collected to determine health status and identify differential diagnoses based on history, physical exam, and clinical findings.

• Develop and implement care plans with physicians and patients

• Manage therapeutic interventions and perform advanced procedures

• Reassess and modify plan treatment plans to achieve medical and health goals.

• Documents and communicate care outcomes and clinical findings to determine effectiveness of plan of care.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

For Nurse Practitioners

• Master s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (preferably ACNP/AGACNP)

• Current Massachusetts NP license

• Board Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

• Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience required

• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration

For Physician Assistants

• Bachelor s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

• Current Massachusetts license, issued by the Physician Assistant Board

• Current certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

• Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience required

• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration

Benefit Highlights:

• Relocation Bonus of up to $5,000

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Loan Forgiveness

• Matching 401k and Pension Plan

• Generous paid time off

• CME Time and Practice Allowance

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Why UMass Memorial Health:

Centrally located in Massachusetts, UMass Memorial Health is the premier academic health system in the region, known for our clinical excellence, leading cutting-edge research, and a deep commitment to community health.

Many of our physicians also serve as faculty at UMass Chan Medical School, reinforcing our mission of innovation, education, and collaborative care.

We are a Lean organization, continuously improving how we work and how we serve. Here, your professional development is a priority, and your ideas matter.

Each one of us contributes to shaping a culture that promotes kindness, respect, tolerance, partnerships, and inclusivity.

Standards Of Respect:

We are committed to fostering and embracing a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Creating a diverse environment of professors and clinicians who offer unique insights and perspectives as we teach the next generation of physicians is critical to our mission. We are engaged in multiple initiatives with UMass Chan Medical School and with UMass Memorial Health to expand the diversity within our Medical Group in the spirit of inclusivity.

Join Us and Be Part of Something Greater:

Apply today to shape the future of ICU care with a team who values your expertise, supports your growth, and has been putting patients first for over two decades.