[Hiring] Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Advanced Therapeutics @UMass Memorial Health

Role Description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an experienced and innovative Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing Advanced Therapeutics Program. This is a 40-hour, fully remote position where you will play a key role in managing patients with obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic conditions through telehealth.

• Conduct comprehensive telehealth visits for patients with obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic conditions
• Initiate and manage advanced therapeutics (GLP-1s, dual incretin therapies, oral weight management agents, SGLT2 inhibitors, PCSK9 inhibitors, etc.)
• Monitor laboratory results, adjust medications, and ensure safe, effective treatment plans
• Educate and empower patients on lifestyle modification, disease management, and medication adherence
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team, including physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, and behavioral health specialists
• Support patients with medication access, including prior authorizations and adherence strategies
• Utilize analytics and patient data to track outcomes and optimize care plans
• Contribute to program development, workflow optimization, and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts NP or PA licensure and Master’s degree
• Certification from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in an APP role managing chronic conditions (obesity, diabetes, cardiometabolic disease)
• Experience prescribing and managing advanced therapeutics (GLP-1s, SGLT2 inhibitors, PCSK9 inhibitors, weight management medications)
• Comfort working in a fully virtual care environment
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Requirements

• Experience with Epic EMR
• Experience in telehealth or digital health environments
• Interest in population health, preventive care, and value-based care models

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Student Loan Education Assistance Program
• Practice allowance and CME time
• Hospital liability insurance
• Retirement plans including pension and 401(k)