Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Proforma Health; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary and urgent care in a correctional setting, serving an underserved population in Framingham, MA.

The role involves conducting intake exams, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, managing medications, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams while adhering to security protocols.

Qualifications

• Licensed NP or PA with training to deliver independent clinical care.
• Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic skills, and patient management abilities.
• Knowledge of medication management and acute/chronic treatment planning.
• Ability to work within strict clinical and security protocols while maintaining patient dignity.
• Accountability, professionalism, and effective communication with team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake exams and perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions in accordance with clinical standards.
• Manage medications, including prescribing and monitoring for safety and efficacy.
• Provide ongoing chronic care through clinic visits and evidence-based care plans.
• Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate appropriate next steps.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Independent clinical care

Clinical judgment

Patient management

Medication management

Communication with team

Job description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

to provide primary and urgent care in a correctional setting, serving an underserved population.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake exams and perform comprehensive patient assessments.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions in accordance with clinical standards.
• Manage medications, including prescribing and monitoring for safety and efficacy.
• Provide ongoing chronic care through clinic visits and evidence-based care plans.
• Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate appropriate next steps.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed NP/PA with training to deliver independent clinical care.
• Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic skills, and patient management abilities.
• Knowledge of medication management and acute/chronic treatment planning.
• Ability to work within strict clinical and security protocols while maintaining patient dignity.
• Accountability, professionalism, and effective communication with team members.