Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Emergency Department

1920 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooley Dickinson Emergency Department is seeking a Per Diem Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—either a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner—to join our team at the Cooley Dickinson Main Campus, located at 30 Locust Street in Northampton, MA. Per diem APPs are required to commit to two (2) 10-hour shifts per month, including one weekend day shift.

Available shift options include: Pay range: $65.25–$83.59 per hour; on-site position with comprehensive benefits and team-based ED care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required; PA licensure required.
• Two years of Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience required.
• Experience cannot substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical screening examinations, evaluate and treat emergency conditions.
• Collaborate with ED physicians to deliver safe, timely, evidence-based care.

Skills

Emergency Medicine Experience

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Cooley Dickinson Emergency Department is seeking a Per Diem Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—either a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner—to join our team at the Cooley Dickinson Main Campus, located at 30 Locust Street in Northampton, MA. Per diem APPs are required to commit to two (2) 10-hour shifts per month, including one weekend day shift. Available shift options include:

• 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• 6:00 PM – 4:00 AM

The Cooley Dickinson Emergency Department cares for approximately 35,000 patients annually. Our team is committed to delivering responsive, compassionate, and high-quality emergency care to every patient, regardless of their ability to pay. APPs work collaboratively with our board-certified emergency medicine physicians to provide safe, timely, and evidence-based care for patients presenting with a wide range of medical conditions. APPs manage patients across a broad spectrum of acuity, perform a variety of emergency procedures, and provide care to patients of all ages throughout the department.

Responsibilities

Performing medical screening examinations, evaluating and treating emergency conditions, and responding to changes in patient status during their ED stay. APPs also have opportunities to teach APP students and participate in our dedicated educational program, which supports ongoing clinical growth and professional development.

Additional Information

The emergency department is supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, including physicians, emergency nurses certified in trauma care, advanced cardiac life support, and pediatric life support, as well as emergency technicians, administrative staff, and patient observers who work together to provide efficient, compassionate care.

Summary of PA

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed provider. The PA is responsible for the assessment and management of various populations of patients, medical and/or surgical, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, development of appropriate plans of care and ongoing evaluation. May also perform additional duties, such as precepting a small group of learners.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to a designated patient population in the ambulatory, inpatient, operative, and/or procedural setting.
• 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; Physician Assistant required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No. Licenses and Credentials: Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required. Experience: 2 years of experience as a PA required, additional. Candidates must have at least two years of Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Job Details

Remote Type: Onsite. Work Location: 30 Locust Street. Pay Range: $65.25 - $83.59/Hourly. Grade: 7. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. 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

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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