Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Holyoke-Medical-Center; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low cost health insurance with noDedut

Dental and vision insurance

Free disability and life insurance

403(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement up to $8000

In-House Pharmacy

Relaxation Room and Fitness Center

LegalShield, Pet Insurance

Job summary

Holyoke Medical Center – School-Based Health Center at Holyoke High School North Campus in Holyoke, MA seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as a primary care provider for students in the school clinic.

This grant-funded, ten-month role follows the school calendar and requires comprehensive student health assessments, immunizations, preventive care, and care coordination with the clinic team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a formal Nurse Practitioner program or Graduate of a Certified Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of MA or MA Physician Assistant License.
• One year in a professional NP/PA role with school-based health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive student health assessments, including histories, physical exams, and basic lab tests.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat adolescent health needs with appropriate care plans.
• Provide immunizations, preventive care, and counseling; coordinate care with clinic team and outside providers.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation while ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with school nurses, counselors, educators, and staff to address student health needs.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Holyoke Medical Center - School Based Health Center - Holyoke High School

Holyoke , MA

Nursing

Full Time , 40 , day shift , M-F

Posted 08/24/2026

Salary Range: $55.00/hour to $70.00/hour

Note: The compensation range noted above represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Holyoke Medical Center is looking to hire a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work at the School-Based Health Center located at Holyoke High School North Campus.This individual will provide a full array of health services as a primary care provider on the school-based health center team for students seeking health services within the school-based clinic.This position is grant funded through a Massachusetts Department of Public Health Grant. This position is a ten (10) month position that follows the school calendar year.

Overview of responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct comprehensive student health assessments, including developmental/health histories, physical exams, and basic laboratory testing.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat adolescent health needs, recognizing normal and abnormal growth and development.
• Provide immunizations, preventive care, wellness services, counseling, and anticipatory guidance on nutrition, growth, and development.
• Evaluate illnesses, injuries, safety/health risks, and developmental concerns; provide treatment within established protocols and make appropriate referrals.
• Develop individualized medical care plans and provide timely follow-up and case management in collaboration with the clinic team and outside providers.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and systematic clinical documentation while ensuring patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community agencies from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Collaborate with school nurses, counselors, educators, administrators, and clinic staff to address student health needs and participate in school health activities.
• Work across multiple Teen Clinic sites, organize responsibilities efficiently, communicate with supervisors, and contribute to quality patient care and positive relationships.
• Maintain professional licensure and competency through continuing education and professional development, while keeping knowledge and clinical practices current.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of a formal Nurse Practitioner's program or Graduate of a Certified Physician Assistant program

Licenses/Registrations: Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Mass or Current Massachusetts Physician Assistant License

Experience: One year in a professional Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant role with experience in school-based health preferred.

Special Aptitudes & Activities: Bilingual (Spanish/English) ability aplus.The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with patients and healthcare staff. They must be able to perform comprehensive and focused patient assessments, interpret diagnostic data, develop treatment plans, and exercise sound clinical judgment when consultation or referral is needed. The role also requires attention to detail, proficiency with computer systems and medical equipment, and the ability to provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients in a culturally diverse environment.

Our competitive salary package is adjusted to align with a candidate's relevant experience and skills. We also offer:

Low cost health insurance with no deductibles when using HMC services

Dental and vision insurance

Free disability and life insurance

403(b) plan

Up to $8000 in degree/tuition reimbursement

In-House Pharmacy

Relaxation Room and Fitness Center

Other voluntary benefits, such as LegalShield, Pet Insurance