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Lowell, Massachusetts

Full-Time Urology Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Outpatient Urology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

At Tufts Medicine, you’ll make an impact and build your career, alongside a community of brilliant, compassionate colleagues. Every member of our team plays an essential role in delivering healthcare that is accessible, empowering and centered on what matters most: the patient

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital and LGH Cancer Care Associates are seeking a full-time Outpatient Urology Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team at the Cancer Center on Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital’s Main Campus.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals with a broad range of urologic conditions. Working closely with Urologists, other Advanced Practice Clinicians, nurses and healthcare professionals, you will evaluate and manage patients, coordinate treatment plans, and support optimal clinical outcomes and quality of life.

If you are passionate about urologic care, value collaboration, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, we invite you to join our team.

A Schedule Designed for Work-Life Balance:

Enjoy a rewarding clinical career with a schedule that supports your professional goals and personal well-being.

  • Consistent weekday schedule: Work five days per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m.
  • Outpatient setting: Provide care in an ambulatory urologic practice, supporting continuity of care and timely patient access.
  • No weekends or night call: Enjoy a predictable schedule without weekend or overnight call responsibilities.
  • No observed holiday responsibilities: Enjoy the observed holidays with your family and friends.

About Merrimack Urology Associates

Merrimack Urology Associates is dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive urologic care to patients throughout the Greater Lowell community and surrounding areas. Our team focuses on delivering personalized, evidence-based care while helping patients navigate their diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of urologic conditions.

As a member of our team, you will work alongside experienced urologists, Advanced Practice Clinicians, and clinical support staff in a collaborative environment that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and compassionate patient care.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to an established urology practice while helping expand access to care, improving appointment availability, and supporting the efficient delivery of urologic services.

Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Care: Work closely with urologists, other APCs, nurses and healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, coordinate treatment, and promote continuity across the healthcare system.

Professional Growth and Development: Build your clinical expertise in a supportive environment that values professional development, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.

Meaningful Patient Impact: Help patients manage acute and chronic urologic conditions, navigate treatment options, and achieve the best possible clinical outcomes and quality of life.

Responsibilities

As an outpatient Urology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, you will be an integral member of our care team, providing comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with urological conditions.

Responsibilities Include

  • Provide comprehensive outpatient assessment, evaluation, and management of patients with urologic conditions.
  • Conduce patient histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
  • Evaluate and manage established patients, including routine follow-up visits, symptom assessment, and ongoing treatment management.
  • Collaborate with urologists and the multidisciplinary care team to develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
  • Assess and manage common urologic concerns, including urinary tract symptoms, benign prostatic conditions, urinary retention, hematuria, kidney stones, and other conditions appropriate to the provider's training and scope of practice.
  • Monitor patient progress, review diagnostic results, and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
  • Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, procedures, and strategies for managing urologic conditions.
  • Coordinate care with other specialties and healthcare services to promote continuity, timely access, and optimal clinical outcomes.
  • Support efficient practice operations by managing follow-up care and helping optimize physician availability for new patient evaluations and more complex clinical needs.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
  • Participate in team-based initiatives that promote clinical excellence, patient safety, operational efficiency, and exceptional patient experience.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Current Massachusetts Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure.
  • Urology experience preferred; candidates with relevant advanced practice or clinical rotation experience in a related clinical specialty may also be considered.
  • Current CPR Certification.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
  • A commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and an exceptional patient experience.
  • A team player who is excited to work cooperatively with a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines to champions world class patient satisfaction and support

Apply: Please submit application/CV via this job post or email CV directly to Catrina Morgan, Physician Recruiter, at Catrina.Morgan@tuftsmedicine.org.

About Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range

based on full-time equivalent

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program and hold current Massachusetts licensure. Previous urology experience is preferred, along with strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentElectronic health recordsClinical assessment

Urology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Urology listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Urology market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in urology (np)ranked against 103 Urology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedUrology median $140k (middle half $134k–$144k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMassachusetts index 105.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urology listings in Massachusetts5 active106 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 50% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Nurse Practitioner listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 5% offer loan repayment385 active listings, Oct 2026
Urology pay trend+11.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Tufts Medicine#16 of 22 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (103 Urology (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, 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 Full-Time Urology Physician Assistant at Tufts Medicine a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Urology (NP) — ranked against 103 active Urology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Urology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 103 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Tufts Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Boston, MA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive total rewards package
Health insurance
Financial security programs
Career growth opportunities

Living in Lowell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$2,252/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.