Urology Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

At Tufts Medicine, you’ll make an impact and build your career, supported by a community of brilliant, compassionate colleagues. Every single person at Tufts Medicine plays an integral role in building a holistic healthcare experience that’s accessible, empowering and, most of all, human.  

Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital and Merrimack Urology Associates are seeking a full-time Inpatient Urology Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our collaborative urology team. This position will provide inpatient urologic care across our Main and Saints Campuses, which are conveniently located approximately 1.5 miles apart. 

Work Schedule:  

• Four days per week: Monday–Thursday, 2:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. 

Department of Urology Overview:  

Integrated Healthcare: Merrimack Urology Associates is a well-established practice located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. After 50-years of independent practice, Merrimack Urology Associates merged with Lowell General Hospital in 2021, which is part of Tuts Medicine Health System with over 700 affiliated doctors and a clinical affliction with Tufts Medical Center. 

Academics: As part of Tufts Medicine, Lowell General Hospital offers the opportunity to have an academic appointment within Tufts University School of Medicine, with a wide variety of teaching activities available.  

Our Practice: Merrimack Urology Associates practices nearly all aspects of Urology, including oncology, endoscopic stone procedures, laparoscopy and robotics, MRI guided prostate biopsies, incontinence, erectile dysfunction, BPH, female urology, and basic pediatric urology.  

Collaboration: Our team currently consists of five full-time physicians and three full-time Nurse Practitioners. Our practice serves a large and diverse community.  

Responsibilities:  

You will serve as a member of a large and diverse team in an outpatient setting, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide cutting-edge and patient-focused care. 

• Community Setting. Provide specialty and subspecialty care to the Greater Lowell community, known for their vibrancy, access to cultural, historical and outdoor attractions and close access to Boston. 

• Patient Focus. Our integrated network allows for increased access to care for our patients, with collaborations that extend beyond our four walls, including our association with an excellent Cancer Center running trials in partnership with Dana Farber and other Boston-area Hospitals 

• Teamwork. Multidisciplinary support with Interventional Radiology, Nephrology, Oncology and others.  

• State of the art. We perform office-based cystoscopies, TRUS Bx’s, vasectomies and offer in-house ultrasounds performed by certified sonographers. Our only OR is located at Lowell General Hospital’s Main Campus, offering a state-of-the-art Endourology Suite, a DaVinci Xi Robot, and dedicated Urology staff with easy access to MRI guided prostate biopsies and ESWLs. 

Requirements:  

• Graduate of an accredited and/or approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program 

• Current license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

• Background in Urology through prior advanced practice experience, or clinical rotations 

• Current certification in CPR  

• 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 David Rezendes, Physician Recruiter, at [email protected]. 

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 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:

$116,480.00 - $145,600.00

based on full-time equivalent