Physician Assistant, Ophthalmology Clinic -Worcester, MA

Hiring Range:

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Location: Worcester, MA
Facility: UMass Memorial Health
Department: Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Specialty: Ophthalmology APP (Physician Assistant)
Schedule: Full Time

The Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our growing team. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative group of ophthalmologists and clinical staff dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered eye care across a broad spectrum of ophthalmic conditions.

The APP will play an integral role in supporting outpatient clinical operations, enhancing patient access, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality ophthalmic care in a fast-paced academic healthcare environment.

Key Highlights

• Join a growing ophthalmology practice within Central Massachusetts' largest health system
• Work alongside experienced ophthalmologists, optometrists, and dedicated clinical staff
• Opportunity to develop specialized ophthalmology expertise and procedural skills
• Advanced technology and integrated Epic EMR platform
• Robust operational and clinical support infrastructure
• Opportunity to participate in quality improvement, research, and educational initiatives
• Patient-centered culture focused on delivering exceptional eye care

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and obtain comprehensive medical histories
• Perform ophthalmic examinations and assessments under established protocols
• Perform intravenous fluorescein angiography (IVFA), including venipuncture, and contrast dye administration
• Assist with medication refills and patient triage
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing as appropriate
• Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Qualifications:  

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Massachusetts Medical License with national certification (NCCPA), DEA and CSR
• Prior ophthalmology experience preferred but not required (to be determined by department)

Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Values and Needs

• Retirement plans including pension plan and 401-k
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement benefit
• Paid family and medical leave; short-term and long-term disability programs
• Hospital liability insurance
• Relocation assistance, if applicable
• Organization-wide commitment to formal Clinician Wellness Program 

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Qualified candidates may contact Carmen Sanderson, 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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