Nocturnist (Hospitalist) - Leominster, MA

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Location: Leominster, MA 
Facility: UMass Memorial Health – HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus 
Department: Hospital Medicine 
Schedule: Full Time 

UMass Memorial Medical Group is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Hospital Medicine team. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, making UMass Memorial Health a leading employer for advanced practice providers in the region. In this role, you will work independently overnight as part of a collaborative Hospital Medicine team, managing admissions, cross-coverage, rapid responses, and acute patient care needs while benefiting from strong physician, intensivist, and specialty support. 

HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital in Leominster, MA is a full-service, acute care hospital serving North Central Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Located approximately 45 minutes from Boston and 25 minutes from Worcester, the hospital is part of the UMass Memorial Health System. The HealthAlliance system includes a 135-bed community hospital, regional cancer center, complementary care center, outpatient therapy services, and a home health and hospice agency. 
 
Learn more about our hospital here: HealthAlliance-Clinton, Leominster Campus 

Key Highlights: 

• Join an established Hospital Medicine program staffed by 15 physicians 
• 7 on / 7 off nocturnist block schedule (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) 
• Full-time providers work approximately 15 shifts per month 
• Closed ICU staffed by dedicated Intensivist group 
• Collaborative, supportive team environment with strong clinical and operational support 
• Epic EMR and integrated clinical systems 

 
Responsibilities 

• Evaluate, admit, and manage patients presenting from the Emergency Department 
• Develop diagnoses and treatment plans based on clinical evaluation 
• Manage cross-cover responsibilities and collaborate on ICU transfer decisions when clinically indicated 
• Coordinate and communicate independently with consulting services across specialties 
• Participate in daily inpatient rounds and document progress notes 
• Respond to rapid response events and code situations 
• Provide cross-coverage support for patients across the HealthAlliance and Clinton campuses, including the evaluation and management of acute clinical deterioration. Responsibilities include assessing and responding to conditions such as stroke, myocardial infarction, gastrointestinal bleeding, respiratory failure, falls, behavioral escalations, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS), and CHF/COPD exacerbations 

Qualifications:  

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program 
• Current Massachusetts licensure or eligibility for licensure, with national certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA, as applicable) 
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration and federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration are required 
• At least 2 years of inpatient Hospital Medicine experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant; or 
• At least 3 years of advanced practice experience in an ICU, Emergency Medicine, or step-down setting 

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Values 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 
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program 

Visit UMass Memorial Medical Group to learn more about our organization 

Qualified candidates may contact Britt Kosiba, Provider Recruiter, at [email protected]. 

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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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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