Advanced Primary Care APC – Independent, Team-Based

NaviHealth; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Acton Medical Associates, part of the Optum family, delivers exceptional primary care for adults and children. Join a team of physicians and professionals committed to integrity, collaboration, and value‑based care in a setting that empowers you to grow.

The Primary Care Provider ‑ Advanced Practice Clinician role offers independence within a collaborative team, with responsibilities across assessments, care plans, referrals, and care coordination to improve outcomes for your panel.

Qualifications

• NP: MSN and national certification (ANCC or AANP) or PA: Master's and NCCPA.
• Active, unrestricted MA NP or PA license (or ability to obtain before start).
• Active DEA and MCSR (or ability to obtain before start).
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum 3 years managing a full primary care panel.
• Experience with preventive, longitudinal, chronic disease care, coordination, and adults 65+.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a defined panel of primary care patients, providing longitudinal, relationship‑based care.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment in ambulatory primary care.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions and supervise patient care plans.
• Decide on in‑office management vs. referrals to specialists.
• Handle inbox tasks, test results, patient messaging, meds, and referrals.
• Coordinate care with RNs, pharmacists, population health, behavioral health, and specialists.
• Engage with patients and families for shared decision‑making.
• Support practice efficiency, quality initiatives, and standardized workflows.

Skills

Credentialed APC (NP/PA)

BLS certification

Ambulatory primary care experience

Education

MSN (NP)

ANCC/AANP certification

Massachusetts NP license

NCCPA certification

DEA license

MCSR registration

Job description

Acton Medical Associates, part of the Optum family, delivers exceptional primary care for adults and children. Join a team of physicians and professionals committed to integrity, collaboration, and value‑based care in a setting that empowers you to grow.

The Primary Care Provider ‑ Advanced Practice Clinician role offers independence within a collaborative team, with responsibilities across assessments, care plans, referrals, and care coordination to improve outcomes for your panel.