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UMass Memorial Health
Charlton, Massachusetts

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Ga

Physician Assistant 8.8 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$152k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 31m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.

Hiring Range

  • $119,912.00 - $152,131.20
  • (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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.

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our expanding Gastroenterology team in a 100% outpatient ambulatory role with a focus on General GI.

Position Highlights

Collaborative, Academic Environment – Work alongside an exceptional team of providers and staff.

Professional Growth & Education – Participate in regular GI-focused conferences and CME opportunities designed to support clinical learning and professional advancement.

Specialized Focus – Develop a clinical practice centered on General GI plus area of specific interest, not the full breadth of GI, giving you a manageable patient panel.

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • 8 clinical sessions + 2 administrative sessions weekly
  • No call, no weekends, no holidays, no nights
  • Admin sessions are remote-capable and scheduled based on clinic needs
  • Patient Population: Adult patients with general GI and IBD-related concerns
  • Patient Volume: After ramp-up, ~16 patients booked/day (expected to see 12 or 13 per day)

Qualifications

Required

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited NP or PA program
  • NP or PA certification
  • Massachusetts NP or PA license
  • Prior experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in an ambulatory care setting
  • Strong communication, organizational, and team collaboration skills
  • Top Tier Benefits to Reflect Your Value and Needs:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off
  • Student Loan Education Assistance Program
  • Practice Allowance/CME time
  • Hospital liability insurance
  • Retirement plans including pension plan and 401-k
  • Relocation assistance if applicable

How to Apply

Should you have any questions regarding the position or issues submitting an application through Workday, please feel free to reach out to: Britt Kosiba, Provider Recruiter – Brittany.Kosiba@umassmemorial.org

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.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

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.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide clinical care in a 100% outpatient ambulatory setting with a focus on General GI and IBD-related concerns. Responsibilities include managing a patient panel, participating in GI-focused conferences, and collaborating with an academic medical team.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Organizational skillsIBD managementClinical assessment

Gastroenterology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Gastroenterology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 64% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$136k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Gastroenterology market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.8 / 10 · top 5% in gastroenterology (pa)ranked against 61 Gastroenterology (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$120k–$152kGastroenterology median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$129k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 64% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (61 Gastroenterology (PA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology | Charlton, MA at UMass Memorial Health a 8.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Gastroenterology (PA) — ranked against 61 active Gastroenterology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 18 employers
7
<$130k
2
$130k-155k
12
$155k-180k
7
$180k-205k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
64%
Relocation assistance
11% this job
Loan repayment
7% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.8
Among the best 10% of Gastroenterology (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 61 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About UMass Memorial Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Worcester, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Generous paid time off
Student Loan Education Assistance Program
Practice Allowance/CME time
Hospital liability insurance
Retirement plans including pension plan and 401-k
Relocation assistance if applicable

Living in Charlton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$518k≈ 4.3× annual pay
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.