Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Stroke and Headache - Worcester, MA

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

UMass Memorial Medical Group seeks Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who has experience with Stroke and Headache to join our multidisciplinary neurology and cerebrovascular care team. The Advanced Practice Provider will perform comprehensive neurological evaluations and manage patients with acute and chronic cerebrovascular conditions as well as headache disorders. Our competitive compensation and benefits package places us as your top choice in the region.

Location: Worcester, MA Facility: UMass Memorial Health Department: Neurology Specialty: Stroke & Headache Schedule: Full-Time

Key Highlights:

Clinical Care

Perform comprehensive neurological assessments including detailed patient history and neurological examinations in the outpatient setting.

Order and interpret diagnostic tests including neuroimaging, laboratory studies, and other relevant neurological evaluations.

Develop differential diagnoses and implement patient-centered plans of care.

Manage follow up for patients with ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, TIA, and headache disorders using evidence-based protocols.

Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with Massachusetts state regulations.

Outpatient Stroke Management

Responsible for the evaluation and management of patients post stroke, TIA and headache in the outpatient setting.

Order and interpret diagnostic tests including neuroimaging, laboratory studies, and other relevant neurological evaluations

Review and provide education regarding medication adherence and stroke prevention.

Order appropriate neurological follow up labs and imaging

Order appropriate outpatient therapy

Headache and Neurology Care

Evaluate and manage patients with primary and secondary headache disorders, including migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache, and medication-overuse headache.

Develop individualized treatment plans including preventive therapies, acute treatment strategies, and lifestyle modification.

Provide patient education on headache triggers, prevention strategies, and long-term management.

Participate in headache clinics and outpatient neurology follow-up visits.

Care Coordination

Coordinate care after hospital admission of stroke patients

Collaborate with rehabilitation services, nursing, case management, and social work in the outpatient setting.

Provide patient and family education regarding stroke recovery and prevention, headache management, and risk factor modification.

Program & Quality Improvement

Support stroke program initiatives and compliance with national stroke certification standards.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to stroke and neurological care outcomes.

Engage in continuing education and professional development in stroke, cerebrovascular medicine, and headache management.

Standard Responsibilities

Comply with departmental policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

Participate in departmental meetings, conferences, and educational activities.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to a collaborative work environment.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A Masters degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Eligible or current Massachusetts license, with national certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA, as applicable)

Eligibility for prescriptive authority (Schedules IIVI).

Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required.

Clinical experience in neurology, stroke care or headache medicine

35 years of advanced practice clinical experience.

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Values and Needs.

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Generous paid time off with 11 paid holiday

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

Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program