Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - portuguese fluent

Frank Healthcare Services; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Malpractice coverage

Vacation

Job summary

Frank Healthcare Services in Fall River, MA is seeking a Primary Care NP or PA to join a physician-led Family Medicine practice.

The APP will provide primary care to adult and adolescent patients in an office-based setting, with strong physician support and access to on-site diagnostics. Full-time schedule is 36–40 hours/week with Thursdays off and no night shifts; 2–3 days/week part-time may be considered.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts NP or PA license.
• Valid DEA registration.
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration.
• Strong clinical judgment and independence.
• Portuguese language skills encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage adult and adolescent patients.
• Perform patient assessments and follow-up visits.
• Develop and manage treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing management of patient conditions.
• Educate patients and families.
• Coordinate care with the Family Medicine physician and care team.
• Take independent responsibility for patient care appropriate to experience and training.
• Work as part of a collaborative, patient-focused office team.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Compassion and maturity

Independent work

Portuguese language skills

Job description

A well-established, physician-owned multispecialty medical group in Fall River, Massachusetts is seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join the office practice of a Family Medicine physician.

This is an opportunity to join an established, patient-focused practice with strong physician support, access to multiple specialties and on-site diagnostic services.

The practice is prepared to hire immediately and begin onboarding and insurance credentialing for the selected candidate.

The Role:

The APP will provide primary care to adult and adolescent patients in an office-based Family Medicine setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating and managing adult and adolescent patients
• Performing patient assessments and follow-up visits
• Developing and managing treatment plans
• Providing ongoing management of patient conditions
• Educating patients and families
• Coordinating care with the Family Medicine physician and broader care team
• Taking independent responsibility for patient care appropriate to your experience, training and clinical confidence
• Working as part of a collaborative, patient-focused office team

Schedule:

The full-time schedule is:

• 36–40 hours per week
• Thursdays off
• No nights

A part-time schedule of 2–3 days per week may also be considered.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will have:

• An active Massachusetts NP or PA license
• A valid DEA registration
• A Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration
• Strong clinical judgment
• Compassion and maturity
• The ability to work confidently and independently

Primary Care experience is desirable.

Recent graduates may also be considered if they have a strong clinical background and demonstrate the ability to work confidently and independently.

Portuguese Language Skills:

Portuguese fluency is particularly valuable for Primary Care opportunities in the Fall River area, but it is not required for all openings.

Candidates with Portuguese language skills are encouraged to highlight this experience when applying.

Clinical Environment & Support:

The position offers access to the resources of a large physician-owned multispecialty organization with approximately 180 physicians/providers and 70 advanced practice providers.

The practice has strong support from physicians across multiple specialties and access to on‑site services including:

• Full laboratory
• Radiology
• Cardiac testing
• Pulmonary testing
• Infectious Disease
• Additional specialty and diagnostic services

The practice uses eClinicalWorks (eCW) for scheduling, documentation and billing.

The position offers competitive compensation along with benefits that include:

• Health insurance
• Malpractice coverage
• Vacation

About Fall River, Massachusetts

Fall River is located in a beautiful part of New England, offering access to city, waterfront, suburban and rural communities.

The area is approximately:

• 20 minutes from Providence
• 45–60 minutes from Boston
• 30 minutes from Cape Cod
• 30 minutes from Newport

The location offers convenient access to major cities while providing a variety of options for recreation, housing and lifestyle.

Interested?

If you are a Massachusetts-licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking for a stable Primary Care opportunity with a collaborative physician-led practice, we would like to hear from you.