Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Cardiology

1920 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc.; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Bonuses

Differentials and premiums

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our cardiology clinic in Northampton, MA.

The role includes 40 hours per week across five 8-hour shifts, with 36 patient-facing hours and 4 administrative hours, plus a weekend call rotation of about 1 in 9. Under physician direction, the NP/PA will assess and manage follow-up patients, perform histories and exams, order tests, develop care plans, and document

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Licenses: APRN-NP state license - required.
• 2 years of licensed NP experience; 1–2 years minimum.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, counseling, and education to ambulatory patients.
• Perform histories and physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Documentation

History Taking

Diagnostic Testing

Medication Management

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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Job Summary

Our cardiology clinic is located at 22 Atwood Drive in Northampton, MA. We are seeking a full-time, 40-hour Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our team. The schedule for this position will consist of (5) 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The anticipated breakdown is 36 clinical/patient facing hours and 4 hours dedicated to administrative time. This NP/PA will have clinical responsibilities primarily in the office/clinic setting, with additional responsibilities in the stress lab at Cooley Dickinson Hospital (30 Locust St, Northampton, MA) two days per week. The NP/PA will also be part of the weekend call rotation – approximately 1 in 9 weekends. Under the direction of a physician, the NP/PA will assess and manage follow-up patients in the outpatient setting following established standards and practices. Services may include performing complete histories and physical exams, performing or ordering simple diagnostic tests, preparing a diagnosis and implementing procedures for illnesses as well as urgent cases.

Summary

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a licensed provider. The NP is responsible for assessing and managing various patient populations, including those with medical and/or surgical conditions, as well as providing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, developing appropriate plans of care, and conducting ongoing evaluations. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and education to a designated patient population in ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural settings.
• Performs complete histories and physical examinations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develops appropriate plans of care and follow-up based on the outcomes of diagnostic, laboratory, and physical examination findings.
• Orders medications and writes prescriptions according to organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Consistently provides high-quality and timely documentation, including admission and progress notes, procedure notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
• Performs bedside procedures as are appropriate to the patient population.

Qualifications

• Education Master's Degree Nursing required
• Licenses and Credentials Advanced Practice Registered Nurse [APRN-NP - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• Experience 2 years of licensed nurse practitioner experience, 1-2 years required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

3+ years of experience working as an NP/PA in cardiology and/or heart failure required

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 22 Atwood Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Pay Range $135720.00 - $173,867.20/Annual Grade 7

Benefits

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: 1920 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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